Parap MetroRail System

Parap MetroRail Parap Libertad Metro Station
Native name	MetroRail de Parap
Owner	Parap MetroRail Company
Locale	Parap
Transit type	Rapid transpit
Number of lines	3
Number of stations	61
Daily ridership	326,027 (1718 AN)
Annual ridership	119 million (1718 AN)
Began operation	1690 AN
Operator	Parap MetroRail Company
Headway	8 minutes
Number of vehicles	46 (active) 12 (reserve)
System length	49.2 km (30.8 mi)
Track gauge	1435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Average speed	64 km/h (40 mph)
Top speed	100 km/h (62 mph)

The Parap MetroRail System, also known as the Parap Metro, is an urban rail transportation system that serves the city of Parap, capital of the Wechua Nation. Construction began in 1686 AN as part of the New Prosperity Plan. It is financed by the federal government but was handed over to a public-private partnership upon completion. The system consists of 2 lines which have a total of 43 stations across a length of 35.8 km.

Since the opening of the network, the TR-80 has been used, with no plans to introduce the TR-100 into the network.

Rolling stock

Designation	Producer	Total Units	Units in service	Power output	Top speed	Years built	Image
TR-80 'Subway'	TR	58	46	2000 kW	100 km/h (62 mph)	17690-1705 AN

Lines

#	Line	Opened	Last extension	Stations Served	Length	Average interstation	Journeys made (1718 AN)	Termini	Rolling Stock	Conduction system
1	Line A	1690 AN	1718 AN	21	19.2 km / 12 mi	650 m / 2,130 ft	468.9 million	Vistapuquio Hilachija Plaza Mercantil	TR-100	Automatic
2	Line B	1690 AN	1718 AN	24	16.6 km / 10.3 mi	870 m / 2,850 ft	224.5 million	Aeropuerto T2 Merquel Este	TR-100	Automatic
3	Line C	1718 AN	1718 AN	20	13.4 km / 84 mi	540 m / 1,800 ft	39.7 million	Circular Line	TR-100	Automatic

Stations

Line A

Line A runs north to south, connecting much of the city center to the Central Station. It connects to Line B at the Central Station. It is identified by the colour Blue.

The Line was approved with Line B in 1686 AN, with construction taking 4 years. It was opened between Colina de la Empresa and Haciepa Mercado in 1690 AN. The line runs underground until Haciepa Mercado. The extension to Haciepa Sud opened in 1698 AN. The extension to Juasília followed in 1704 AN. Two more fill-in stations opened in 1708 AN. As part of 'Nueva Década' program, the extensions to Hilachija and Vistapuquio, and the Company Hill branch, were opened in 1718 AN. It is especially popular as a connection between the Finance District, University, and Central Station.

Name	Connections	Date opened	Platforms	Namesake
Vistapuquio		1718 AN	3	Vistapuquio town
Haciepa Sud		1700 AN	3	Haciepa barrio, south end
Haciepa Centrale		1700 AN	2	Haciepa barrio
Haciepa Mercado		1690 AN	3	Haciepa barrio, marketplace
Antolos		1690 AN	2	Waylla Ninahuamán Antolos, writer
Universidad		1690 AN	2	University of Parap
Banco		1690 AN	2	City Bank
Plaza del Sol	Line C	1690 AN	4	Sun Square
Bolsa		1690 AN	2	Parap Stock Exchange
Parap Libertad	Line B	1690 AN	4	Parap Libertad Train Station
Quri Wasa		1718 AN	2	Gold House Temple
Wechua Avenue		1690 AN	2	Wechua Nation
Atfael	Line C	1690 AN	4	Atfael barrio
Ibicife		1708 AN	2	Ibicife barrio
Hata		1690 AN	2	Thani Choque Hata, biologist
Estadio		1690 AN	2	City Stadium
Plaza de Armas		1690 AN	2	City Arsenal
Pamache		1708 AN	2	Pamache barrio
Ciudadela		1690 AN	2	City Citadel
Colina de la Empresa		1690 AN	3	Company Hill
Tecnópolis		1718 AN	2	Technology Town
Centro Corporativo		1718 AN	2	Corporate Center Tower
Plaza Mercantil		1718 AN	3	Merchant's Plaza
Trinicioho		1704 AN	2	Qhispisisa Quispe Trinicioho, politician
Penbuco		1704 AN	2	Penbuco barrio
Juasíla		1704 AN	3	Juasíla barrio
Curatella		1718 AN	2	Curatella barrio
Hilachija		1718 AN	3	Hilachija barrio

Line B

Line B runs west to east, connecting the Parap International Airport to the Central Station, as well as the city center. Connects to Line A at the Central Station. It is identified by the colour Red.

The Line was approved with Line A in 1686 AN. It was finished 2 months after A. It was opened between Hualvilca and Vallelos 1690 AN. The line runs underground up to San Juan in the west, and Vallelos to the east. The extension to the Airport opened in 1694 AN. The extension to Merquel followed in 1704 AN. As part of the 'Nueva Decáda' program, the extension to Merquel Este and T2 opened in 1718 AN. The line is used by tourists extensively, as the direct link between the airport and central station.

Name	Connections	Date opened	Platforms	Namesake
Terminal 2		1718 AN	3	Airport Terminal 2
Aeropuerto		1694 AN	3	Parap International Airport
P+R Cardolatí		1694 AN	2	Cardolatí barrio, Park & Ride
Cardolatí Centrale		1694 AN	2	Cardolatí barrio
San Juan		1694 AN	2	San Juan Cathedral
Hualvilca		1690 AN	3	Hualvilca barrio
Limcia		1690 AN	2	Limcia barrio
Dolova		1690 AN	2	Atau Hualla Dolova, historian
Qieda		1690 AN	2	Qieda barrio
Ypawa		1690 AN	2	Ypawa barrio
Caaputora		1690 AN	2	Caaputora barrio
Patuy		1690 AN	2	Patuy barrio
Plaza Paloma		1690 AN	2	Dove Square
Plaza Corazón		1718 AN	2	Heart Square
Zoo	Line C	1718 AN	4	City Zoo
Puerta Dorada		1690 AN	2	Golden Gate
Plaza Réal		1690 AN	2	Royal Square & Palace
Parap Libertad	Line A	1690 AN	2	Parap Libertad Train Station
Teatro		1690 AN	2	City Theater
Hospital		1690 AN	2	City Hospital
Buital		1690 AN	2	Buital barrio
Parque Ciudad	Line C	1690 AN	2	City Park
Vallelos		1690 AN	3	Qorisia Yacupaico Vallelos, politician
Virembó		1704 AN	2	Virembó barrio
Merquel		1704 AN	3	Merquel barrio
Merquel Este		1718 AN	3	Merquel barrio, east end

Line C

Line C is the city circular line, connecting the central conurbation to the city center and bypassing Parap Libertad station.It connects to both Line A and B twice, and has a small branch in the northeast. It is identified by the colour green.

The Line was the key project in the 'Nueva Decáda' program, started in 1715 AN. Its tunelling took more than 3 years, and was opened in 1718 AN. The line runs entirely underground. The line is popular with commuters, as well as a relief line for connecting at Parap Libertad, which was getting overcrowded by 1712 AN.

Name	Connections	Date opened	Platforms	Namesake
Quilcayán		1718 AN	3	Quilcayán barrio
Sanquillo		1718 AN	2	Sanquillo neighborhood, Quilcayán
Wamanwasi		1718 AN	3	Wamanwasi neighborhood, Atfael
Brisaviva		1718 AN	2	Brisaviva neighborhood, Atfael
Atfael	Line A	1718 AN	2	Atfael barrio
Almendros		1718 AN	2	Almond Trees Park
Marisma Azul		1718 AN	2	Blue Marshlands neighborhood, Kkisukuy Illaqta
Mirador del Sol		1718 AN	2	Sun Viewpoint Theater
Pachamama		1718 AN	2	Mother Earth park
Zoo	Line B	1718 AN	2	City Zoo
Robledal		1718 AN	2	Oak Trees neighborhood, Illaqta Ukhupi
Uyu		1718 AN	2	Uyu neighborhood, Illaqta Ukhupi
Plaza del Sol	Line A	1718 AN	2	Sun Square
Verdesol		1718 AN	2	Verdesol neighborhood, Illaqta Ukhupi
Almalinda		1718 AN	2	Almalinda neighborhood, Illaqta Ukhupi
Tikanayra		1718 AN	2	Tikanayra neighborhood, Illaqta Ukhupi
Llank'aylla		1718 AN	2	Llank'aylla neighborhood, Buital
Parque Ciudad	Line B	1718 AN	2	City Park
Yanantin		1718 AN	2	Yanantin neighborhood, Buital
Pachamaki		1718 AN	3	Pachamaki neighborhood, Quilcayán

Stations

Most stations are served 24 hours a day. Underground stations in Cárdenas are typically accessed by staircases going down from street level. Many of these staircases are painted in red, with slight or significant variations in design for each station. Several stations are built underneath other buildings and have accesses inside or adjacent to it. All entrances have yellow square lights and signs with 'Metro'.

Concourse

Most stations in the subway system have mezzanines. Mezzanines allow for passengers to enter from multiple locations at an intersection and proceed to the correct platform without having to cross the street before entering. Inside mezzanines are fare control areas, where passengers physically pay their fare to enter the subway system. Many elevated stations also have platform-level fare control with no common station house between directions of service.

Paying for subway services can be done in station booths or vending machines. There is a physical ticket system, as well as a digital contactless smart card known as TarjetaMetro. These smart cards can be swiped at a turnstile, customers enter the fare-controlled area of the station and continue to the platforms. Special 'Waiting Areas' are available in most underground stations, consisting of benches and identified by a yellow sign.

Platforms

A typical subway station has waiting platforms ranging from 150 to 180 m (450 to 600 ft). Some are longer. Most stations have platforms serving one line, but some share lines. Overhead electronic boards show which trains stop where and when. Identification is also available on the front and sides of the trains.

There are several common platform configurations. Most single line stations, especially above ground, have two side platforms. Double and multi-line stations have at least one island platform. End stations also have an island platform.

Accesibility

The network was built with facilities for Disabled people in mind. Most are handicapped-accessible, including wheelchair-friendly turnstiles. Street elevators are available for many stations. Many stations also have both staircases and escalators.

Service

Fares

Riders pay a single fare to enter the subway system and may transfer between trains at no extra cost until they exit via station turnstiles; the fare is a flat rate regardless of how far or how long the rider travels. Thus, riders must swipe their physical ticket, TarjetaMetro, or smartphone on an reader at the turnstile upon entering the subway system, but not a second time upon leaving.

As of 1716 AN, the base fare is NAX€2.25 with the last fare increase occuring on II.1715 AN. Fares can be paid with most credit or debit cards (including smartphone pay), with a reusable TarjetaMetro, or with single-use tickets. The PMRC offers 7-day (at €14.50) and 30-day (at €60.00) unlimited ride programs that can lower the effective per-ride fare significantly. Reduced fares are available for the elderly and people with disabilities (at €1.65).

Operating hours

Service starts at 5:30 am and ends at about 12:00 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, services end later, at about 1:30 pm.

When the Metro is closed, two night train services are run at 2:00 and 4:00 pm, except on Fridays and Saturdays, when a single night service is run at 4:00 pm. It follows the same routes and stops at the same stations.

Wi-fi

Following the Cárdenas Metro, Wi-fi was installed on the PMR in 1710 AN for most stations and trains. It is a free service. The network is connected through 4G services, including within tunnels.

Safety and Security

Signaling

Most routes use block signalling, but several routes have been retrofitted with communication-based train control, which would allow trains to run without conductor input.

Wayside block signaling

Much of the system currently uses automatic block signaling with fixed wayside signals and automatic train stops to provide safe train operation across the whole system. These signals work by preventing trains from entering a "block" occupied by another train. Typically, the blocks are 300 m (1,000 ft) long. Red and green lights show whether a block is occupied or vacant. The train's maximum speed will depend on how many blocks are open in front of it. The signals do not register a train's speed, nor where in the block the train is located.

Subway trains are stopped mechanically at all signals showing "stop". To make train stops safe and effective, wayside trippers must not be moved to trip ("stop") position until the train has fully passed.

Communications-based train control

Following the FDTA in Cárdenas, the PMRC has started installing CBTC, which supplements rather than replaces the fixed-block signal system; it allows trains to operate more closely together with lower headways. Due to the success of the system, additional cars were ordered to service the system. Lines A and B were the first to be outfitted with this. Lines G, H, and I were built with CBTC in mind. The PMRC has operated it in conjunction with OPTO since 1715 AN. It has done all this in combination with the system known as the Automatic Metro Supervision (AMS). AMS allows dispatchers in the Operations Control Center (OCC) to see where trains are in real time, and whether each individual train is running early or late. Dispatchers can hold trains for connections, re-route trains, or short-turn trains to provide better service when a disruption causes delays.

See also

• Rail transport in Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Cárdenas Metro
• Punta Santiago Metro