28
May

2010

Caracas Metrocable Expansion Plans

Post by Steven Dale

The Caracas Metro System. Image by User:Okty. Not affiliated with, released by or approved by Metro de Caracas.

The above map is the Caracas Metro System. Metro de Caracas, of course, is one of the few transit systems in the world to utilize a Cable Propelled Transit (they call it the Metrocable) system.

Look closely at the map and you’ll see all the other CPT lines Metro de Caracas has planned. All eight of them. (Nine, if you include the extension of the currently-operational San Augustin line).



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  1. Matthias
    May 28, 2010 – 1:02 am
    Good news. One question according to teh doppemayer DCC page there is a cable liner under construction in Caracas. Cabletren Bolivariano http://www.dcc.at/doppelmayr/references/en/detail.aspx Is it missing on the map? I couldn't find the stations.
  2. Steven Dale
    May 28, 2010 – 1:45 am
    Matthias, It's not on the map. The line you're talking about is the Cabletren. It will connect the Petare station on Linea 1 to the La Urbina transfer area to the North. Once the northern metro lines are built, the Cabletren will act as a "gap filler" in the network, easing passenger connectivity throughout the area. The line will be 2.1 km, have a capacity of 3,500 pphpd and an operating speed of 47 km/hr. Headways between vehicles are expected to be just under 4 minutes.
  3. Shem
    May 28, 2010 – 8:39 am
    Just wondering if i am missing something.... I counted 9, not 8 cable symbols starting from the left 1. El Junquito 2. La Vega 3. Los Mangos 4. Cementerio 5. Los Rosales 6. San Agustin 7. Jose Felix Ribas 8. El Carmen 9. Mariches
  4. Steven Dale
    May 28, 2010 – 9:00 am
    Shem, I should've clarified, my mistake. The San Agustin line is already built. However, only the 5 station route from Parque Central to San Augustin is operational. The extension to Neuvo Circo has not yet been built. So no you didn't miss anything, I did. Thanks for point it out!
  5. Cesar Zambrano
    December 12, 2010 – 9:15 pm
    What would be the basic information for a first guess on the cost of a system? length? traffic? heigth?
  6. Steven Dale
    December 13, 2010 – 4:37 am
    @ Cesar, "What would be the basic information for a first guess on the cost of a system? length? traffic? heigth?" There is no way to provide that information. Every system is so unique and customized, I would need to know a few more things about what you're trying to accomplish. Generally speaking, a good 'rule of thumb' is that a gondola system will cost 1/3-2/3 the price of LRT with a comparable level of service. Does that help at all?
  7. Frank
    December 14, 2010 – 8:06 am
    Is anyone knowing where to get a cost stimation per kilometer for some differents kind of ropeways like ATW, MGD, BGD, TGD ....
  8. matthias
    December 15, 2010 – 10:31 am
    It is not possible to give a general cost estimation as is largely depends on the topographical situation. It depends on station spacing, number of masts, capacity etc. Also there are legal issues which differ from country to country. Some alpine systems can only be built by ATWs due to legal reasons. Whereas in flat terrain Gondolas would be the cheaper option. Due to cheaper towers and the possibility for mid stations.
  9. LEKAN
    April 1, 2011 – 9:07 am
    What will be the rough estimate for 60-80 Km long on plain groud and water with exiting buildings underneath
  10. Steven Dale
    April 2, 2011 – 5:32 pm
    @ Lekan, I'd never recommend a 60-80km long gondola. I'd never recommend planning 60-80 km of anything, to be perfectly honest. Start small, get a quick win and then go from there.

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