Los Teques Metro
| Los Teques Metro | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Venezuelan government |
| Locale | Los Teques, Miranda, Venezuela |
| Transit type | Light Metro |
| Number of lines | 1 (branded as 2 lines) |
| Number of stations | 5 |
| Daily ridership | 20,000 (approx. daily average) |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | November 3, 2006 |
| Operator(s) | Metro de Caracas |
| Number of vehicles | 22 trains (each train is composed of 6 cars) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 11.2 km (7.0 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (standard gauge) |
The Los Teques Metro is a suburban mass-transit system in the city of Los Teques, Venezuela with connections to important surrounding cities and communities. It was opened to public service on November 3, 2006. The Los Teques Metro currently operates one service (branded as lines 1 and 2 for the two parts of the system) connecting 5 stations, with additional stations for Line 2 under construction.
The system connects the city of Los Teques with the capital city of Caracas. The Los Teques Metro is operated by Metro de Caracas – as such, it is effectively a subsidiary/extension of the Caracas Metro, and is widely viewed as part of that system. It is ascribed to the Venezuelan government and the Ministry of Infrastructure. The government of Miranda State and the mayorship of the Guaicaipuro Municipality are also financing its development.
The currently operating line runs for 11.2 kilometers (7.0 mi), parallel to the San Pedro River, establishing a link between Las Adjuntas and Independencia Station.