President Luis Abinader will lead the inauguration of the work that will reduce the ranks at peak hours in line 1 of the Metro
Santo Domingo, RD. – He Santo Domingo Metro will present partial interruptions during the 2:30 and 3:30 In the afternoon, prior to the official inauguration of the implementation of the trains of six wagons.
This measure is due to logistics and security reasons, because this event will be attended by the president Luis Abinader, As reported by the office authorities for transportation reorganization (OPRET).
Therefore, they have recommended users to plan their transfers in advance and take the necessary precautions to the possible temporal interruption of the service.
When will the trains of six wagons enter service?
According to the OPRET, as of Monday, August 11, users will begin to enjoy the trains of six wagons that are initially incorporated into line 1, with the purpose of reducing long lines and increasing passenger capacity on each trip.
In addition, the inauguration will bring with it the inclusion of the pedestrian interconnection tunnel between lines 1 and 2, located at the Juan Pablo Duarte station.
What, according to the institution for transportation reorganization, will significantly improve the experience of users who transfire between lines.
Metro capacity
The Santo Domingo Metro, according to official data, mobilizes more than 380 thousand people daily. However, OPRET ensures that, after the optimization of the service, users can enjoy more agile, comfortable and efficient trips.
