Punta Santiago Metro
Cárdenas Metro Santiago Central Metro Station | |
| Native name | Metro de Punta Santiago |
|---|---|
| Owner | Punta Santiago Transport Authority |
| Locale | Punta Santiago |
| Transit type | Rapid transpit |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 43 |
| Daily ridership | 203,451 (1710 AN) |
| Annual ridership | 73 million (1708 AN) |
| Began operation | 1700 AN |
| Operator | Punta Santiago Transport Authority |
| Headway | 8 minutes |
| Number of vehicles |
24 (active) 10 (reserve) |
| System length | 31 km (19.2 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Average speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
| Top speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
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The Punta Santiago Metro is a rapid transit railway network that serves the city of Punta Santiago, the capital of Alduria. The Metro was opened in 1700 AN, consisting of two lines. Since then, one more line has been added to the network, and the Conzalito Tram-Train was incorporated as well. It has a total of 43 stations, and a total length of 31 km. It is currently the only metro network in Alduria, taking more than 200,000 passengers each day. It is highly interconnected.
Since the opening of the network, the the TR-100 has been the only vehicle on the network.
Rolling stock
| Designation | Producer | Total Units | Units in service | Power output | Top speed | Years built | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-100 'Super-Subway' | TR | 34 | 24 | 2600 kW | 140 km/h (87 mph) | 1700-1710 AN | 
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Lines
| # | Line | Opened | Last extension | Stations Served | Length | Average interstation | Journeys made (1707 AN) | Termini | Rolling Stock | Conduction system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Line | 1700 AN | 1706 AN | 16 | 10.4 km / 6.4 mi | 650 m / 2,130 ft | 55.4 million | Sabalan
Jingtown |
TR-100 | Automatic |
| 2 | Red Line | 1700 AN | 1708 AN | 14 | 12.3 km / 7.6 mi | 870 m / 2,850 ft | 76.1 million | Oriente
Niavaran |
TR-100 | Automatic |
| 3 | Green Line | 1705 AN | 1705 AN | 13 | 8.2 km / 5.1 mi | 630 m / 2,060 ft | 33.6 million | Universitad
Beauregard |
TR-100 | Automatic |
Stations
Blue Line
| Name | Connections | Date opened | Platforms | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingtown | Red Line | 1700 AN | 6 | Jingtown barrio |
| Puerto | 1700 AN | 2 | Port of Punta Santiago | |
| Costa Azul | 1700 AN | 2 | Costa Azul barrio | |
| Eilat | 1700 AN | 2 | Eilat barrio | |
| Quebrada | 1700 AN | 2 | Quebrada barrio | |
| Hospital Alexandria | 1706 AN | 2 | Alexandria Central Hospital | |
| Place d'Etoile | 1700 AN | 2 | Star Square | |
| Sacre Coeur | 1700 AN | 2 | Holy Heart Cathedral | |
| Ayuntamiento | Green Line | 1700 AN | 4 | Town Hall |
| Teatro Ciudad | 1710 AN | 2 | City Theater | |
| Estacion Central | Red Line | 1700 AN | 10 | Punta Santiago Central Station |
| Ballester | 1700 AN | 2 | Ballester barrio | |
| Colegio Inti | 1700 AN | 2 | College of Inti | |
| Qanavat | 1700 AN | 2 | Qanavat barrio | |
| Corozal | 1700 AN | 2 | Corozal barrio | |
| Sabalan | 1700 AN | 3 | Sabalan barrio |
Red Line
| Name | Connections | Date opened | Platforms | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriente | 1700 AN | 3 | Oriente barrio | |
| Jingtown | Blue Line | 1700 AN | 6 | Jingtown barrio |
| Catodral | 1700 AN | 2 | Jilin Catodral | |
| Universitad | Green Line | 1700 AN | 4 | University of Punta Santiago |
| Centro de Commercio Internacional | 1700 AN | 2 | International Trade Center | |
| Plaza de Raspur | 1700 AN | 2 | Raspur Square | |
| Hospital General | 1700 AN | 2 | Punta Santiago General Hospital | |
| Puebla | 1700 AN | 2 | Puebla barrio | |
| Estacion Central | Blue Line | 1700 AN | 10 | Punta Santiago Central Station |
| Torre de Acero | 1708 AN | 2 | Steel Tower | |
| Plaza de la Proclamación | 1700 AN | 2 | Proclamation Square | |
| Colorado | 1700 AN | 2 | Colorado barrio | |
| Niavaran | 1700 AN | 2 | Niavaran barrio | |
| Ordoz P+R | 1706 AN | 3 | Alfonso Ordoz, politician |
Green Line
| Name | Connections | Date opened | Platforms | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitad | Red Line | 1705 AN | 6 | University of Punta Santiago |
| Plaza de Armas | 1705 AN | 2 | Punta Santiago Arsenal | |
| Citadel | 1705 AN | 2 | Punta Santiago Citadel | |
| Akcazaba | 1705 AN | 2 | Akcazaba barrio | |
| Ayuntamiento | Green Line | 1705 AN | 4 | Town Hall |
| Defensa | 1705 AN | 2 | Defense department | |
| Estadio | 1705 AN | 2 | Punta Santiago Stadium | |
| Cuéllar | 1705 AN | 2 | María Cuéllar, singer | |
| Plaza Pared | 1705 AN | 2 | Wall Square | |
| Santurce | 1705 AN | 2 | Santurce barrio | |
| Monacillo | 1705 AN | 2 | Monacillo barrio | |
| Alhambra | 1705 AN | 2 | Alhambra barrio | |
| Beauregard | 1705 AN | 2 | Beauregard barrio |
Stations
All 43 stations are served 24 hours a day. Underground stations are typically accessed by staircases going down from street level. Many of these staircases are painted in blue, 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 'Underground'.
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.
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 1707 AN, the base fare is NAX€2,25 with the last fare increase occuring on II.1705 AN. Fares can be paid with most credit or debit cards (including smartphone pay), with a reusable TarjetaMetro, or with single-use tickets. The FDTA offers 7-day and 30-day unlimited ride programs that can lower the effective per-ride fare significantly. Reduced fares are available for the elderly and people with disabilities.
