The development of Line 7 of the Santiago Metro The Metro is making significant progress, according to information provided by transport authorities and the Metro management at a recent event. At this meeting, progress in the works was highlighted, especially in the connection of tunnels in the area where the future station is being built near Parque Araucano.
The Line 7 The new line will have a 26-kilometer route that will cross eight communes of Santiago, connecting Renca with Vitacura. This line will mark a significant change in the city’s transportation network, as it will bring the Metro for the first time to communes such as Renca, Cerro Navia and Vitacura. In addition, this new route is expected to alleviate congestion on Line 1, benefiting around 1.6 million people.
Regarding travel time, it is anticipated that the Line 7 This will allow the entire journey to be completed in approximately 37 minutes, which represents a 49% reduction compared to current travel times on public transport. This efficiency in travel time will be a relief for users who face long and congested journeys on a daily basis.
Although the names of the stations are not yet officially confirmed, 19 tentative stations have been proposed that will cover the route of the new line of the Santiago MetroThese stations will be located in strategic locations, such as the intersection of Avenida Vicuña Mackenna and Avenida Brasil in Renca, or the connection with lines 2 and 3 at Puente Cal y Canto. These locations ensure that Line 7 will offer key connections to other parts of the city.
As for its inauguration, it is projected that the Line 7 It will be operational by 2028. In its first year of operation, it is expected to transport around 60 million passengers, which underlines the importance of this project in improving urban mobility in Santiago.
