Quito Metro
| Quito Metro | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Train arriving at Universidad Central station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | Metro de Quito | ||
| Locale | Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
| Number of lines | 1 | ||
| Number of stations | 15 | ||
| Website | Metro de Quito (in Spanish) | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 1 December 2023 | ||
| Number of vehicles | 18 CAF MQ117 EMUs | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 22 km (14 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC from overhead catenary | ||
| Average speed | 37 kilometres per hour (23 mph) | ||
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The Quito Metro (Spanish: Metro de Quito), abbreviated as MDQ, is a rapid transit system consisting of a single line in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.