Santiago de Chile's metro system is undergoing a major connectivity upgrade. On the surface, construction has begun at several stations across the city, including two new exits at Tobalaba station that connect to the new MUT Mercado Urbano de Tobalaba. Below ground, equally significant changes are taking place: the extension of Lines 2 and 3, and the announcement of Lines 7 and 9.
This past month, the new Santiago Metro map was unveiled. Line 2 will add four new stations to its route: El Bosque, Observatorio, Copa Lo Martínez, and Hospital El Pino. Meanwhile, Line 3 will add three more: Ferrocarril, Lo Cruzat, and Plaza Quilicura. The latter will serve as the new terminus, extending the line's reach by 3.8 kilometers into northern Santiago.
Along with the upcoming extensions set to open next quarter, another major update is the inclusion of Line 7 on the Santiago Metro map. This line will connect municipalities such as Vitacura, Las Condes, Providencia, Santiago, Quinta Normal, Cerro Navia, and Renca, and is expected to be operational by 2028.
Adding to these developments, Santiago Metro has announced Line 9, a 27-kilometer route that will benefit nearly two million people. The line will feature 19 stations with a total travel time of 35 minutes, representing a 28% reduction in travel time. This new route will run through the municipalities of Puente Alto, La Pintana, San Ramón, La Granja, San Joaquín, San Miguel, Recoleta, and Santiago, with full completion expected by 2033.
These updates mark a significant step forward for Chilean society, providing efficient transit connections to areas that were previously difficult to access.
This article was written by Magdalena Casamitjana. The translation is powered by AI.
