The National Holidays Festivals are a key moment of celebration in Chile, and with them come large movements of people to traditional fondas and events. In this context, the Santiago Metro has announced a special operating schedule for September 17, 18 and 19, with the aim of facilitating the access and return of citizens who attend these activities.
One of the main changes will be the extension of hours, allowing the service to Metro will operate until 00:30 at certain strategic stations. This will allow users to travel more comfortably, especially at night, when transport demand is greatest following events and celebrations.
The stations of Line 1 and Line 2 of the Metro will be the main beneficiaries of this extension of hours. On Line 1, the stations of San Pablo, Pajaritos, Estación Central, Los Héroes, Santa Lucía, Pedro de Valdivia, Los Leones, Escuela Militar and Los Dominicos will only operate with departures until 00:30 hours, facilitating the return of people to their homes after the festivities. This means that users will be able to leave these stations, but not enter them.
For its part, Line 2 will also have key stations that will allow both entry and exit of passengers. The Parque O’Higgins, Toesca and Rondizzoni stations will be enabled for both functions until 00:30 hours, which is especially useful for those who attend the fondas of Parque O’Higgins, one of the most popular. In addition, the stations of the Metro Vespucio Norte, Cal y Canto, Los Héroes, Franklin, Lo Ovalle and La Cisterna will be available for departures only.
This adjustment in the schedules of the Metro The company responds to the need to offer safe and efficient transportation alternatives for the thousands of people from Santiago who will be traveling during these dates. The company has worked to ensure that, despite the increase in the number of passengers, the service maintains its quality and that people can reach their destinations quickly and in an orderly manner.
Finally, it is recommended that users plan their trips in advance and consider the special Metro schedule, especially on the nights of September 17, 18 and 19. With these adjustments, it is expected that the National Holidaysare more accessible to everyone, without the traffic complications or transportation issues that often accompany events of this magnitude.
