Lines
It currently has the following subway lines in operation:
| Line | Section | Extension | Stations | Train to Train Transfer Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Propatria ↔ Palo Verde | 20.4 km | 22 | 2 | The original 8 station line began operations on Jan. 2, 1983 and expanded 3 more times, the latest and final rail expansion of this line occurred on Nov. 19, 1989. The Capitolio station was redesigned to allow passenger transfer by way of a passageway to and from the El Silencio station. Also the Plaza Venezuela station was twice remodelled, first to accommodate line 3 transfer (1994) and later a passageway to the Zona Rental station (2006). |
| 2 | El Silencio ↔ Zoológico | 18.6 km | 11 | 9 | A short run service was opened Oct 4, 1987 and fully expanded to El Silencio on Nov 6, 1988. The original line use has changed, before Line 4 opened July 18, 2006 the train from the terminal station El Silencio served both Las Adjuntas and Zoológico terminal stations. |
| 2 & 4 | Las Adjuntas ↔ Zona Rental | 23.1 km | 14 | 10 | Shortly after Line 4 was opened, it was co-named line 2, at this time Caracas Metro makes no distinction between the 2 separate lines other than that they serve distinct terminal stations. |
| 3 | Plaza Venezuela ↔ La Rinconada | 10.4 km | 9 | 2 | The original line opened in Dec. 18, 1994 and operated between Plaza Venezuela and El Valle. In 2006 an extension to La Rinconada began to operate partially (Users had to transfer trains at El Valle stations). In 2010 three new stations were inaugurated and the line became fully operational between Plaza Venezuela and La Rinconada. |
These lines were built between 1978 and 2006, please note line 2 has 4 terminal stations. Part of Line 2 was constructed as Line 4, only after its inauguration it was renamed as Line 2. Also one must transfer on line 3 at El Valle station to continue the ride.
Construction of the first phase of Line 4 (now officially renamed line 2) started in 2001; this line runs parallel to Line 1 to the south, and connects Plaza Venezuela station on Line 1 with Capuchinos station on Line 2. It is expected to provide much needed relief to congestion along this segment of Line 1 where most of Metro's ridership is concentrated.
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