Panama´s Metro contribution to Economic Development Institution of Civil Engineers 4th Americas Convention April 2014 Panama´s Metro Master Plan Line 2 Line 1 Line 4 Line 3 LRT Line 1 – Completed November 2010 to February 2014 Line 1 properties: Total length of 13.7 klm and 12 stations: - 7.2 klm & 6 stations underground - 5.2 klm & 5 stations elevated - 1.3 klm & 1 station in transition (trench) Rolling stock: - Alstom series 9000 - 19 trains with 3 cars System Properties Design Demand (future) 40,000 p/h/d Initial Demand (2015) 15,000 p/h/d Overall Length 13.7 km. (7.2Km underground, 5.2 Km overhead y 1.3 Km. transitions) Stations 12 (6 underground, 1 semi- Depot 10 hectare Power Catenary – 1500 v. Minimum Headway 90 seconds Rolling Stock 5 wagon trains(maximum) Length 90 m. Initial quantity: 19 trains of 3 wagons underground & 5 overhead) Line 1– Extension to San Isidro June 2013 – January 2015 #2 #1 – Interchange Widening Northern Corridor Transistmic Challenge #3 Station 2.1 kilometers El Ingenio Underground Section Tunnel A 7 kilometer underground tunnel was constructed using two EPB tunneling machines with outside diameter of 9.7 meters for two-way rail tracks. Underground Section Underground Stations Fernández de Córdoba A total of 6 underground stations were constructed. Semi-underground Station The semi-underground station of Albrook is connected directly the Grand National Bus Terminal by a 180 meter-long walkway Elevated Section Viaduct The overhead section is comprised of a 5.2 kilometer viaduct with prefabricated beams with two-way rail tracks Elevated Section Elevated Stations Five elevated stations form part of the elevated section Depot Area A 10-hectare depot was constructed as part of the Line 1 Project Rolling Stock Rolling Stock Alstom is supplying 19 trains with 3 wagons each at project star-up Integration with MetroBus and Future Metro Lines Integration with MetroBus and Future Metro Lines Major Interchange Facilities: Future Metro lines MetroBus Integration with MetroBus The SMP initiated discussions with surface bus operator Mi Bus and ATTT (administrator of MetroBus) for operational and tariff integration Harness the insertion and operation of Line 1 of the Panama Metro to create a new identity for Panama City to improve its global competitiveness • Promote urban planning and renewal of the area: densification and mixed land use (residential, retail, service, institutional and recreational) • Recoup and create new public space in a sustainable manner to generate multiple effects New Public Spaces around the Stations Lighting Line 2 – Future Development 2014 - 2018 Hospital del Este Mañanitas /Tocumen UTP Pedregal Don Bosco San Antonio Brisas del Golf Los Pueblos Villa Lucre El Crisol San Miguelito 2 Transferencia con Línea 1 Cincuentenario Paraíso Cruce Cerro Azul/ La Doña 24 de Diciembre Future Line 2 General Properties Expected Demand: Structure Type: Length: Stations: Maintenance Yard: Rolling Stock: by 2020 – 15,000 p/h/d by 2035 – 25,000 p/h/d Elevated viaduct 20+ kilometers of railway 17 (one major interconnection with line 1 and several with MetroBus) Single facility of 10 hectares Compatible with Line 1 & Similar capacity Future Line 2 Existing Conditions Future Line 2 Site of interconnection with Line 1 Future Metro Line 3 Crossing over the Panama Canal 4th Bridge over the Panama Canal Properties of Line 3 Characteristic Description Service Corridor Albrook – Arraiján – Nuevo Chorrillo – Ciudad del Furturo Length 25.85 kilometers Stations 14 (12 in initial phase) Railway Technology Monorail Demand 22,000 passenger in each way (phase 1) Train Composition 6 wagons per train Operating Plan Two circuits sharing the same railway line East Circuit: Albrook – Nuevo Chorillo ( 17.85km) Complete Cirucit: Albrook – Ciudad del Futuro (25.85km) Location and type of Station Type Characteristic Major Interchange (ej.: Albrook) Large intermodal facility Connection with Line 1 of Metro, GTNT, y Albrook Mall Park and Ride Parking facility connected to Metro station with taxi stand Typical Station With normal bus stop and taxi stand Monorail System Recommended for Line 3 END