Guadalajara Metro Line 4: Mexico’s Rail Infrastructure Advancements

“Guadalajara’s Line 4 Metro project, spearheaded by SIOP, is acquiring 18 new trains, expanding public transit. Discover how this 15-billion-peso investment transforms commuter travel in 2024!”

Guadalajara Metro Line 4: Mexico’s Rail Infrastructure Advancements
February 9, 2017 10:11 pm
A+
A-

“`html

Introduction

In Guadalajara, Mexico, the construction of Line 4 of the Guadalajara Metro is progressing, with a focus on the acquisition of new rolling stock. The project, overseen by the Secretaría de Infraestructura y Obra Pública (SIOP), involves a budget of 15 billion Mexican pesos and is scheduled for completion in 2024.

Project Overview

Line 4 of the Guadalajara Metro is designed to connect the municipalities of Guadalajara and Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. The line will span 21 kilometers and feature 18 stations. The project includes the construction of a viaduct along the Guadalajara-Morelia highway, the renovation of the existing railway to Tlajomulco, and the acquisition of new trains. The SIOP is managing the project, which is financed by the state government and the federal government.

Rolling Stock and Infrastructure

The new rolling stock for Line 4 will consist of 18 four-car trains. Each train will have a capacity of 800 passengers. The trains are expected to operate at a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the project includes the construction of a workshop-depot in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. The initial operational plan anticipates the movement of 233,000 passengers daily.

You might be interested in:

Last August 2018, we published an article about Malaysia’s cancelled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project. Click here to read – Singapore-Malaysia HSR Cancellation: Compensation Claim

Financial and Operational Details

The total investment for Line 4 is 15 billion Mexican pesos. The operational plan anticipates that Guadalajara metro trains will significantly reduce travel times for commuters. The project is expected to generate 1,500 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs. The SIOP aims to complete the project and begin operations in 2024.

Conclusion

The Line 4 project in Guadalajara is a major infrastructure undertaking, involving extensive construction, new rolling stock acquisition, and significant financial investment. The project, managed by the SIOP, is designed to enhance public transportation and accommodate a high volume of daily passengers.

Company Summary

Secretaría de Infraestructura y Obra Pública (SIOP): The government agency responsible for overseeing the construction and management of infrastructure projects in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, including Line 4 of the Guadalajara Metro.

“`