NewsWhore
08-29-2008, 04:50 PM
The first line of the Santiago electricity-run metro will cost an estimated EU200 million, or US$300 million, according to a report in Diario Libre. The Spanish company, FEVE, that will build the line is in the final stages of designing the route. According to the preliminary plans, the first line of the train will cover a East-West 21-kilometer stretch, beginning at the Cibao International Airport, going under Victor Espaillat Avenue, to follow along the tunnel under the Monumento de los Heroes. The tramway would continue until the circle at the El Ingenio Arriba sector. The tram will run between 6am and 7pm for passengers and 7pm until 11pm for freight. Jose Enrique Sued, Santiago Mayor, said the tramway would be constructed with foreign financing and would not be a burden on the Santiago economy. Officials have yet to announce when construction would begin. Transport unions in Santiago are concerned they would be displaced. See feve.es
The Santiago metro would be the second in the country. The first, the Villa Mella-Centro de los Heroes north-south line is expected to begin operation in November of this year.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#3)
The Santiago metro would be the second in the country. The first, the Villa Mella-Centro de los Heroes north-south line is expected to begin operation in November of this year.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#3)