Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has officially opened Santiago Metro Line 6 that has a total length of 15 km with 10 stations. It links the municipalities of Cerrillos, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Miguel, San Joaquín, Ñuñoa, Santiago and Providencia and is expected to benefit 1.1 million inhabitants.
The opening of this metro line will reduce travel time by 60%. Between Los Leones and Cerrillos stations, the travel time will take 19 minutes from 47 minutes. “This is what is achieved with better connectivity, intended for the majority of the people. The opportunities offered by a city such as Santiago will be available to everyone, leading to positive changes in neighbourhoods, shopping areas and new urban hubs,” the President said.
The main features of the newly opened line include new technology, such as automatic piloting, air conditioning, information screens, LED lighting, and security cameras, as each train is fitted with 52 cameras and intercom systems for communication between passengers and the control centre. It will be more efficient, with steel wheels that consume less energy due to less rail friction and less weight.
In addition to the newly inaugurated line, Line 3 will add 22 km and 18 stations to the metro network and there are plans to exted the existing metro lines. “We decided to extend Line 2 and 3 and create a new Line [Line 7],” Michelle Bachelet said.
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