The Systra – Ingetec consortium has been selected for Bogotá metro Line 1 extension, after contributing to the development and construction of the lines 1 and 2.

Under the contract awarded by Financiera de Desarollo Nacional (FDN) the elaboration of the technical feasibility of the extension is expected to be completed by September 2022.

The extension covers the construction of a line with a 3 km viaduct served by with 2 or 3 stations and it is expected to be completed in 2028.

The entire Line 1 will be 24 km-long with 16 stations, 10 of which will provide transport connection to the BRT system (TransMilenio). A USD 4.3 billion contract was signed with Apca Transmimetro consortium comprising China Harbor Engineering Company and Xi’An Metro Company. The contract covers the design, construction, operation and maintenance services for a period 28 years. The line will run between Portal de Las Americas station and the station of Avenida Caracas, and also includes a 4.5 km technical section to the yards and workshops.