In over 30 years, Panama has reached a developmental level admired by the whole world.
In the last decade alone, the economical growth has doubled compared to the countries in the region, reaching in 2019 the 1st position as leader in the GDP ranking per capita in Latin America.
The Panama Metro is the first railway system in the country and the first of its type in Central America, thus it is Panama’s pride and joy. It began construction in the last trimester of 2010 and the first line was finished during the first trimester of 2014.
The system covers a great part of the metropolitan area of Panama City and there are plans to expand up until 2040, according to the projections made by the authorities, while they assured that the extension of the first line reaching Villa Zaita and connecting with Tocumen airport will be ready by 2020.
Line 1
This was the pioneer line of the system. Its trajectory covers a north to south direction, connecting the National Bus Terminal in Albrook with the station in San Isidro, which is located on the north side of Panama City.
Its length is approximately 16 kilometers long and it covers a public transportation need with great demand.
The route begins in Avenida Transistmica, passing through Avenida Fernandez de Cordoba, until reaching Via España. From there it continues on to Avenida Justo Arosemena and following through to the transportation terminal in Albrook.
- 14 stations: 6 elevated and 8 underground
- An extension of 16 kilometers
- Journey of about 26 minutes from the first station to the last station
- Daily transportation for 240,000 to 280,000 users
- Mobile connectivity in the underground section
Line 2
The second line of the Panama Metro began functioning during the second trimester of 2019. During its inauguration, it transported over 3 million users for ten days of trips free of charge.
Afterwards, between May and June, over 5 million users where transported using this line. Due to this, it is estimated that when it opens to the public, this line will constitute a milestone for infrastructure projects.
The journey covered by the second line covers from east to west around the peripheral boundaries of Panama City. Likewise, it connects with Line 1 in San Miguelito. Around 6 thousand workers were involved in the construction process and over one hundred sub contractors.
- Investment of 2.130 million dollars
- Covers 21 kilometers with a future expansion of 2.2 kilometers
- 16 stations
- 10 hectares of patios and workshops
- Counts with 21 trains; each of them has 5 wagons
Expansion of the Panama Metro
According to projections revealed by the directors of the transportation company, the design suggests that the lines will continue to be expanded until 2040.
Likewise, the future Line 3 will start at the Albrook Station and cover Arraijan, Nuevo Chorrilo and will reach the Future City, passing through one of the bridges of the Panama Canal.
This line is an ambitious project that will travel through 34 kilometers, developed in two phases.
Furthermore, it will use the monorail system that will allow it to provide service for up to 20 thousand passengers during peak hours during its first phase.
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