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|+<big><big>'''Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metrorrey'''</big></big> |
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The Monterrey Metro, officially known as '''''Metrorrey''''', has only two lines. Line 1 was opened in 1991 and runs through the center of the city from the north-west to the eastern part of the Monterrey Metropolitan Area. Line 1 runs over an elevated structure, 18.5 km long, with 19 stations. A complete ride along this line takes about 27 minutes. Line 1 is linked to line 2 at Cuauhtémoc station, located downtown. Line 2 (underground) was opened in 1994, is 4.5 km long and has 6 stations. Line 2 runs from the metro shops located north to the Cuauhtémoc station to Macroplaza and, when completed, it will be 24 km. long. |
The Monterrey Metro, officially known as '''''Metrorrey''''', has only two lines. Line 1 was opened in 1991 and runs through the center of the city from the north-west to the eastern part of the Monterrey Metropolitan Area. Line 1 runs over an elevated structure, 18.5 km long, with 19 stations. A complete ride along this line takes about 27 minutes. Line 1 is linked to line 2 at Cuauhtémoc station, located downtown. Line 2 (underground) was opened in 1994, is 4.5 km long and has 6 stations. Line 2 runs from the metro shops located north to the Cuauhtémoc station to Macroplaza and, when completed, it will be 24 km. long. |
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Cuauhtémoc Station (line 1) |
''Cuauhtémoc Station (line 1)'' |
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[[Image:Cuauhtémoc_upper.jpg|300px|Line 1 section]] |
[[Image:Cuauhtémoc_upper.jpg|300px|Line 1 section]] |
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Cuauhtémoc Station (line 2) |
''Cuauhtémoc Station (line 2)'' |
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[[Image:Cuauhtémoc_Lower.jpg|300px|Line 2 section]] |
[[Image:Cuauhtémoc_Lower.jpg|300px|Line 2 section]] |
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An expansion for Line 2 has been declared and it is expected to begin during August-September 2005 and finish during the second half of 2007 before the celebration of the [[2007 Universal Forum of Cultures]] in the Monterrey. The expansion will add 14 high-floor light rail vehicles to the metro system. However, there are serious doubts about the financial possibility for completing the project. |
An expansion for Line 2 has been declared and it is expected to begin during August-September 2005 and finish during the second half of 2007 before the celebration of the [[2007 Universal Forum of Cultures]] in the Monterrey. The expansion will add 14 high-floor light rail vehicles to the metro system. However, there are serious doubts about the financial possibility for completing the project. |
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==Lines== |
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The Monterrey Metro has the following stations: |
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[[Image:Metrorrey_Google_Earth.jpg|500px|Metrorrey Map]] |
[[Image:Metrorrey_Google_Earth.jpg|500px|Metrorrey Map]] |
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==Line 1== |
====Line 1==== |
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San Bernabé – |
San Bernabé – |
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Unidad Modelo – |
Unidad Modelo – |
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Exposición |
Exposición |
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Parque Fundidora Station |
''Parque Fundidora Station'' |
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[[Image:Estacion_Parque_Fundidora.jpg|300px|Estacion Parque Fundidora]] |
[[Image:Estacion_Parque_Fundidora.jpg|300px|Estacion Parque Fundidora]] |
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==Line 2 == |
====Line 2 ==== |
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General Anaya – |
General Anaya – |
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General Anaya - Line 2 (underground) |
''General Anaya - Line 2 (underground) '' |
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[[Image:General_Anaya.jpg|300px|General Anaya - Line 2 (underground)]] |
[[Image:General_Anaya.jpg|300px|General Anaya - Line 2 (underground)]] |
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General Anaya Emergency Exit |
''General Anaya Emergency Exit'' |
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[[Image:General_Anays_Emergency_.jpg|300px|General Anaya Emergency Exit]] |
[[Image:General_Anays_Emergency_.jpg|300px|General Anaya Emergency Exit]] |
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==Additional Photos== |
==Additional Photos== |
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Train Interior |
''Train Interior'' |
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[[Image:Metrorrey_Train_Interior.jpg|300px|Train Interior]] |
[[Image:Metrorrey_Train_Interior.jpg|300px|Train Interior]] |
Revision as of 00:47, 30 December 2005
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Length | 23km (Line 1 is 18.5km long, Line 2 is 4.5km long) |
Number of Stations | 25 (Line 1 has 19, Line 2 has 6) |
Cities Served | Monterrey, Guadalupe, San Nicolas de Los Garza* & Escobedo* (*To be served after the completion of the expansion of line 2 in 2007) |
Daily Transport Capacity | 165,000 |
Enginners & Designers | Siemens_AG (tracks) Bombardier (trains) |
Running Schedule | 5:00 - 24:00, trains arrive every 3.5 minutes during rush hour. |
The Monterrey Metro is the most modern metro system in Mexico, being most advanced in its service infrastructure; providing the major northern city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, with fast and efficient mass transit services for 15% of its territory. It also has a solid reputation for safety. It currently has 70 high floor trains and transports approximately 50 million passengers each year.
The Monterrey Metro, officially known as Metrorrey, has only two lines. Line 1 was opened in 1991 and runs through the center of the city from the north-west to the eastern part of the Monterrey Metropolitan Area. Line 1 runs over an elevated structure, 18.5 km long, with 19 stations. A complete ride along this line takes about 27 minutes. Line 1 is linked to line 2 at Cuauhtémoc station, located downtown. Line 2 (underground) was opened in 1994, is 4.5 km long and has 6 stations. Line 2 runs from the metro shops located north to the Cuauhtémoc station to Macroplaza and, when completed, it will be 24 km. long.
Cuauhtémoc Station (line 1)
Cuauhtémoc Station (line 2)
An expansion for Line 2 has been declared and it is expected to begin during August-September 2005 and finish during the second half of 2007 before the celebration of the 2007 Universal Forum of Cultures in the Monterrey. The expansion will add 14 high-floor light rail vehicles to the metro system. However, there are serious doubts about the financial possibility for completing the project.
Lines
Line 1
San Bernabé – Unidad Modelo – Aztlán – Penitenciaría – Alfonso Reyes – Mitras – Simón Bolívar – Hospital – Edison – Central (Next to Monterrey Central Bus Station) – Cuauhtémoc (linked to line 2) – Del Golfo – Felix U Gómez – Parque Fundidora – Y Griega – Palacio Federal – Lerdo de Tejada – Exposición
Parque Fundidora Station
Line 2
General Anaya – Cuauhtémoc (linked to line 1) – Alameda – Fundadores – Padre Mier – Zaragoza (in the heart of Macroplaza)
General Anaya - Line 2 (underground)
General Anaya Emergency Exit
Additional Photos
Train Interior