How fast will the Bogotá Metro go and how long will it be?

The Bogotá Metro is one of the city's most important projects underway . Its construction represents a structural response to the challenges of mobility, urban modernization, and environmental sustainability in Colombia's capital. Many are wondering how fast this new service will be and how far it will travel.

According to information provided by the Bogotá Mayor's Office , "the first Bogotá Metro line will have 16 stations running from the Portal de las Américas to 72nd Street, taking users on this journey in just 27 minutes. This will save users 310,000 hours each day." Additionally, 10 of these 16 stations will have modal integration with TransMilenio and will transport 990,000 passengers daily: 656,000 boardings on the metro line and 334,000 boardings per day on the feeder trunk lines.

"The trains will be 100% electric, will be 148 meters long, have 6 cars , will have a speed of 41 km/hour and will carry 64,800 passengers per hour/direction ," he emphasizes.

The stations will be located on the side of the building, located within commercial buildings, and will be accessed via elevated bridges to the Bogotá Metro. They are surrounded by commercial and educational areas, and their construction will renew the public space.

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What are the advantages of the Bogotá Metro?

The completion of this project will bring significant benefits to the daily lives of commuters. It's important to remember that it's difficult to navigate Bogotá due to heavy traffic congestion.

Improved mobility

▪️Significantly reduces travel times: ▪️It allows transporting up to 72,000 passengers per hour in each direction and nearly one million people per day, relieving congestion in other systems such as TransMilenio and SITP. ▪️It complements and integrates with other means of transport.

Environmental benefits

▪️The system will be 100% electric, which means fewer polluting emissions and better air quality in the city.▪️The stations will have natural ventilation and lighting, rainwater reuse, and low-energy devices.▪️30% of construction and demolition waste will be reused, and part of the energy generated by train braking will be recycled.

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Social and Urban Impact ▪️Bogota residents will collectively save 268 million hours per year, which translates into more free time and a better quality of life. ▪️It will improve safety in urban environments and reduce traffic accidents by 6%. ▪️It will generate thousands of green jobs and boost the local economy.

Efficiency

The viaduct will be earthquake-resistant and elevated at 13.5 meters, adapting to the city's conditions.

▪️Constructing an elevated metro is faster and cheaper than building an underground metro, optimizing public resources and offering more affordable fares for users.