Metro infrastructure advances in Bogotá and Quito

Major metro projects in Bogotá and Quito are reaching significant milestones. In Bogotá, the construction of Metro Line 1 has reached an execution rate of 82.33%. The project has completed 18 kilometers of viaduct out of a planned 24-kilometer route, and over 9 kilometers of double railway track have been built. The 19th train has arrived at the Bosa workshop, and units have begun testing on the viaduct in both directions. Commercial operation is expected to begin in March 2028.

In Quito, studies conducted by TYPSA indicate that the extension of the metro toward the north will require additional rolling stock. Preliminary calculations suggest the system may need approximately eight additional trains to maintain service frequency as the line expands from Labrador to La Ofelia. These new units are expected to feature air conditioning, a feature also being evaluated for the current fleet. The new trains must be compatible with the existing 18-unit fleet, which currently operates with 16 units during peak demand.