Guadalajara Light Rail's Line 3 milestone marked by our company as it triumphantly completes five successful years of service.
In the heart of Guadalajara, Mexico, Line 3 of the city's light rail network is celebrating its fifth anniversary. This significant infrastructure project, operated by our company, has provided the city with a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system, especially beneficial during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 1969, our company has been a pioneer in the introduction and maintenance of metros across Mexico, with a history in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. In 2014, we were selected by the Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT - Ministry of Communication and Transport) to deliver the Line 3 project.
The Line 3 covers more than 21 kilometers with 18 stations, 13 elevated and 5 underground. It connects the cities of Zapopan, Guadalajara, and Tlaquepaque, reducing travel times and offering a modern, accessible, and sustainable alternative. The line is an integrated system for the expansion of the Guadalajara light rail network.
Over the years, our company has developed modern railway, signalling, and maintenance systems for trains and rails in Mexico. For the Line 3 project, our engineers in Mexico designed the signalling system, and in 2020, we supplied 18 Metropolis trains, equipped with air conditioning, video surveillance, and passenger information systems. The project includes a signalling system, high-voltage substations, traction and traffic control systems, all managed through the Urbalis 400 CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) system.
Beyond the figures, the social impact of the Line 3 is evident. It has generated more than 250 direct jobs throughout its value chain. The line also offers infrastructure for people with disabilities and adapted spaces in trains and stations.
The Line 3 offers free interconnections with Lines 1 and 2 on key avenues, as well as with the Macrobus and the Peribus, promoting multimodality in the city. Today, the line carries between 140,000 and 152,000 passengers per day, a growth of more than 80% compared to its daily user count during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maite Ramos, general manager of our company's northern region of Latin America, stated that Line 3 continues to be a symbol of our commitment to building sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for Mexico. The Guadalajara Light Rail Line 3, a key infrastructure project for metropolitan mobility, is not just a number, but a testament to our dedication to improving mobility services and providing significant social and economic benefits.
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