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47-856: Organised transport systems such as the Lima Metro and the Metropolitano are dependent on the ATU. Since the late 2000s, various candidates for mayor of Lima proposed the creation of an autonomous transportation authority that would replace the Urban Transportation Management and complement the Autonomous Authority of the Electric Train (AATE) that at that time was part of the Municipality of Lima , until, in 2009, by ordinance issued during

94-547: A "high speed" line, based on the distances between stations. On May 13, 2013, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) said that the government had also awarded concessions for the construction of lines 3 and 4 by July 2016, out of the five lines that constitute the system. On May 9, 2012, the director of the Private Investment Promotion Agency ( Proinversión ), Hector Rene Rodriguez, announced that

141-431: A combination of two bridges with traffic going in opposite directions), inaugurated in 1993, provided a long-needed direct link to El Agustino and points south and east. Finally, the Lima Metro connects the district with the rest of Lima. Another important transportation link, a tunnel that will connect the districts of San Juan de Lurigancho with Rimac, has been halted. This tunnel is called Santa Rosa and San Martin, and

188-515: A current population that may exceed one million. The most important urban areas in the district are Mangomarca , Zárate , Las Flores de Lima , Canto Grande and Bayovar . One of the first urban areas in San Juan de Lurigancho is Caja de Agua , which is located at the entrance of the district, and the northern entrance to the district is the Quebrada Canto Grande y Media Luna. Caja de Agua

235-537: A length of 32 km extending, from the Naranjal Station of BRT system Metropolitano through Av. Tupac Amaru, Los Alisos Avenue, Universitaria Avenue, Bertolotto Avenue, Perez Aranibar Avenue and Angamos-Primavera Avenue. [REDACTED] San Juan de Lurigancho San Juan de Lurigancho ( SJL ) is a district in Lima , Peru , located in the area known as Cono Este . It is Peru's most populous district, with

282-474: A maintenance facility in the district of Villa El Salvador , south of the city, where the trains were meant to be stored and receive preventive maintenance. Construction advanced at a relatively fast pace, but when Line 1 reached the Atocongo Station, the country became immersed in a deep economical and social crisis, in addition to corruption scandals involving President Garcia, which halted construction. It

329-627: A public bid to select the consortium that would build the remaining sections of the project. Financing would come from a foreign debt operation with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) for US$ 300 million. This credit was approved on August 18, 2009. On December 2, 2009, the government approved for the "Consorcio Tren Eléctrico Lima" consortium, (formed by Brazilian company Odebrecht and Peruvian company Graña y Montero) to build

376-487: A public contest for the implementation of this system, won by the Italian-capital "Consorcio Tralima" consortium. It started promptly the infrastructure work for an elevated viaduct metro. Construction started by placing the first stone on October 18, 1986, making its construction the main promise made in 1987 by the newly elected Mayor of Lima and member of the government party Jorge del Castillo . The work began with

423-442: Is "El Bosque". Also, Caja de Agua contains 3 local state schools which are in a very poor conditions, on the brink of being abandoned and closed due to the lack of students; these are "Javier Heraud"; Jíron Arequipa . "Cesar Vallejo'; Jíron Amazonas and "Tomas Alva Edison"; which is located next to the market "El Bosque". On the north, it is bordered by the districts of Carabayllo and Huarochirí Province . San Juan de Lurigancho

470-419: Is a rapid transit system that serves the cities of Lima and Callao , which make up the Lima metropolitan area . The existing metro lines (1 and 2) currently link the district of Villa El Salvador in the south of Lima with San Juan de Lurigancho in the northeast of the city, as well as a 5 km (3.1 mi) segment in the east of the metro area. Furthermore, there are four additional lines planned for

517-403: Is bordered by Comas , Independencia and Rímac on the west; and Lurigancho-Chosica on the east. The Rímac River marks the district's border with downtown Lima and El Agustino on the south. The summers tend to be rather dry. Summer is from October to April. May to September is a cold season. It seldom rains in this area, though the proximity to the coast brings cold humidity and fog in

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564-589: Is surrounded by San Cristobal, Lima (south side) and the Santa Rosa hills from south to west and by Gramal hill on the north side. The Próceres de la Independencia Avenue separates Caja de Agua from Zárate. Caja de Agua is the seat of the Police Station located in Avenida Lima. A large and convenient market is found in Avenida Lima; "Mercado Modelo de Caja de Agua" which offers value for money products. Another market

611-581: Is used on this line, unlike the most metro systems in South America. Prior to July 2014, Line 1 was 21.48 kilometers (13.3 mi) long, operating from Villa El Salvador (where the maintenance depot is located) to the Miguel Grau station in Downtown Lima . The third phase of Line 1 was completed on July 25, 2014, with the opening of the 12.4-kilometer (7.7 mi), ten-station extension of Line 1. With

658-650: The Lima metropolitan area . Previously, there was the Technical Secretariat of the Transportation Council of Lima and Callao that ensured the integration of transportation and the creation of new lines that were promoted by the Japanese Agency JICA in agreement with the Peruvian government . In 2010, during the mandate of Lima mayor Luis Castañeda Lossio , the first High-Capacity Segregated Corridor

705-649: The message to the nation in 2017, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski indicated that he would send a bill for the creation of the Autonomous Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao that would depend on the central government through the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. After the debate in December 2018, Law No. 30900 is promulgated, creating the Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao. Subsequently,

752-563: The second APRA government , the AATE once again became part of the Ministry of Transport and Communications . The purpose of the planned authority was the supervision and integration of urban transportation in Lima Province and that could then have an agreement with the municipality of Callao so that it also integrates the authority and thus avoids conflicts during the integration of transportation in

799-463: The 16 stations. This fleet includes an additional 42 trains in order to be able to service with the adequate frequencies, contemplating 26 stations in total, the integral remodeling of the current stations and the revamping of wagons, including the installation of air conditioning among other facilities and 19 new Alstom trains similar to the 9000 Series on the Barcelona Metro . Left-hand running

846-475: The Basic Metro Network of Lima and Callao, signaling the implementation of a network consisting of 5 lines of metro for Lima, contemplating the construction of ground, elevated and underground segments. The consortium "Nuevo Metro de Lima", consisting of the companies COSAPI (Peru), Impregilo, Ansaldo Breda & Ansaldo STS (Italy), Iridium, and Vialia (Spain) won the bid for the construction of Line 2 of

893-690: The Industrial Park of Villa El Salvador , south of the city, continuing on to Av. Pachacútec in Villa María del Triunfo and then to Av. Los Héroes in San Juan de Miraflores . Afterwards, it continues through Av. Tomás Marsano in Surco to reach Ov. Los Cabitos and then on to Av. Aviación to finish in Av. Grau in the city center . Currently, Line 1 has a fleet of trains from the 1980s by AnsaldoBreda , put in service through

940-576: The Italian government. During the second presidency of Alan García (2006–2011) the government resumed construction of Line 1, which opened for full revenue service in 2014. The completed line now totals 34.6 kilometers (21.5 mi) of elevated viaduct with 26 stations and crosses several districts: Villa El Salvador , Villa María del Triunfo , San Juan de Miraflores , Santiago de Surco , Surquillo , San Borja , San Luis , La Victoria , Lima District and San Juan de Lurigancho . The elevated viaduct of

987-541: The Lima Metro, and a segment of Line 4 that will connect it to the airport. The contract was signed on April 28, 2014. Though initially scheduled for completion in 2021, only the first segment of the project, spanning 5 kilometers and 5 stations, has been completed as of January 2024. This segment opened for operations in December 2023. The Lima Metro first phase has sixteen passenger stations, located at an average distance of 1.2 km (0.7 mi). It starts its path in

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1034-480: The MTC (Ministry of Transport and Communication) would construct Lines 2 and 4 simultaneously. Line 4 will follow an east–west route connecting the district of La Molina with Jorge Chavez International Airport. This line will have an 8 km stage developed as a part of the concession of line 2, which is already under construction. This section will link line 2 to Jorge Chávez International Airport . Metro Line 5 will connect

1081-558: The Metro railway is the longest in Latin America , and was the longest in the world until it was surpassed by Wuhan Metro Line 1 in 2017. Line 2 started operations on December 21, 2023 with the opening of its first 5 stations within Santa Anita district in the east of the city. Between 1972 and 1973, the "Metrolima" consortium elaborated the technical-economical feasibility studies and

1128-597: The columns and walls with images of Peruvian landscapes and nature, deeming the project as definitively cancelled. On August 5, 2001, the AATE (Electrical Train Autonomous Authority) was passed on to the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima through the Urgency Decree N° 058–2001. Subsequently, the Lima Metro only made trips to give preventive maintenance to the trains. The columns and rights-of-way of

1175-614: The construction of the first stage of line 4 (8 km), which will connect the system at Carmen de la Legua station to the International Airport. An international consortium won the bidding for this project; and construction started in September 2014. The first stage of Line 2 (1a) opened on 21 December 2023. It includes a five-station stretch spanning 5 kilometers from Evitamiento station to Mercado Santa Anita station. The five operational stations are not yet connected to Line 1 of

1222-444: The districts in the south of the city, like Miraflores, Barranco and Chorrillos; with a final station next to the south Panamerican highway Villa toll. By now it is planned but there is no studies of design nor construction yet. Metro Line 6 has been presented in 2014 as a private initiative and is under evaluation. These studies will determine technical aspects regarding whether Line 6 will be underground, aerial or both. The line has

1269-503: The establishment of the first complementary corridor that began the Integrated Transportation System, but initially had conflict with the municipality of Callao. Previously in her electoral campaign in 2010, Villarán as well as other mayoral candidates promoted the creation of an Autonomous Transportation Authority. Likewise, the project to create an ATU continued under various candidates for the 2014 election. Later in

1316-592: The extension now open, Line 1 is 34.6 kilometers (21.5 mi) in total serving 26 stations. On February 15, 2012, at the conclusion of discussions between the Central Government and the Municipalities of Lima and Callao, President Ollanta Humala announced the upcoming construction of the Lima Metro Line 2. It is to be a west-east line, entirely underground, with a length of 27 km. The line will link

1363-492: The inhabitants of that district. He specified, however, that in nine months of administration, San Juan de Lurigancho has ceased to be the first district with the highest crime and violence in the country. "War has been declared on corruption and organized gangs, mafias and criminal gangs," he stated. Threats do not stop General (r) Eduardo Arteta, SJL citizen security manager, notes with concern that “the mafias dedicated to drug trafficking and prostitution have threatened to kill

1410-605: The institution took away the powers that the municipality previously managed. In 2023, the organisation proposed a transportation reform in Lima and Callao, but it was interrupted after the retirement of Ana Jara by the central government. In addition, at the end of that year, operations began on the northern expansion of the Metropolitano and a section of Line 2 of the Lima Metro . Lima Metro [REDACTED] The Lima and Callao Metro ( Spanish : Metro de Lima y Callao )

1457-476: The line from the unfinished first segment until Grau station in Downtown Lima. Construction started On March 2, 2010, and the second segment opened on July 11, 2011. The third segment of the line that connects Downtown Lima to the northeastern district of San Juan de Lurigancho opened for public service on July 25, 2014. On December 23, 2010, president Alan Garcia established through supreme decree 059-2010-MTC

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1504-476: The mayor.” He explained that he has established a neighborhood intelligence network, with active participation from the community, which will improve levels of insecurity. “The community has been sensitized in support tasks for the PNP and the security forces, through the formation of High Risk Units (200 neighbors in each community area)” Regarding police personnel who perform patrol functions, San Juan de Lurigancho has

1551-437: The metro started to cover the unfinished segments in an attempt to diminish the negative impact on the urban landscape. This way, the centre median of Av. Aviación had pillars with grass in order to avoid the invasion of ambulatory commerce (which represented a large problem in Lima at the time). Vegetation was planted in order to cover the uncovered pieces of steel and concrete of the unfinished project. Some districts also painted

1598-436: The network. Line 1 started full operations on July 28, 2014, after decades of delays. Construction of the line began during the first presidency of Alan García (1985–1990) with an initial seven stations, but the segment did not have the distance or demand required to make it commercially viable. Thus, the project stalled and became mired in accusations of bribery involving an investment of 226 million dollars co-financed by

1645-472: The port of Callao in the west with the Historic Center of Lima, along with the eastern districts of Santa Anita and Ate. Furthermore, the line will be completely automated and will include accessibility features for people with physical disabilities The line will interconnect with the current BRT Central Station in Lima's historic center (which is also underground). Concurrently, the project also includes

1692-584: The pre-project of the "Mass Rapid Transit System for Passengers in the Metropolitan Area of Lima and Callao ", approved by the Government of Peru in 1974. However, the political crisis generated by the sudden illness of President Juan Velasco Alvarado and the problem of his succession, added to the complexity of the Limean soil located in a highly seismic zone , as well as the international economic crisis of

1739-453: The required investments for its operation and maintenance were unjustifiable for its ridership. In spite of that, the subsequent governments tried to revive the project because of the significant investment put into the trains and infrastructure. On several occasions, candidates in both presidential and municipal elections used it politically with the promise of finishing the project, although it never materialized. The municipalities crossed by

1786-463: The supposed future stations and gave out informative flyers on the streets, allowing the general public to find out that the project didn't have just one line but seven interconnected lines servicing the whole city. In 2009, the government decided that the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) would retake the administration of the AATE (Electrical Train Autonomous Authority). It also put an entity called "Provias Nacional" in charge of organizing

1833-413: The system, but it is projected the connection will be made during subsequent stages of the project. The rest of the line is currently under construction, and projected to be completed by 2028. On March 21, 2012, Lima's mayor Susana Villaran presented a feasibility study of an underground metro line that follows in large parts the route of Line 3 as originally planned by the central government. The study

1880-599: The time, made it impossible to get the necessary financing of US$ 317,000,000. This way, the "Metrolima" project, contemplating a total of 5 lines of underground train, was unable to be realized. In 1986, the first presidency of Alan García created the "Autonomous Authority for the Mass Transit Electrical Transport System Special Project" with the Supreme Decree N° 001-86 MIPRE, with degree of Law N° 24565. This entity called for

1927-493: The train remained, for more than two decades, as a living example of the bad management of the first APRA government between 1985 and 1990. Several artistic and musical groups took advantage of the situation to satirize the project. The "El Tren Eléctrico" song by Juan Luis Dammert and the imaginary launch campaign denominated "Lima 2427" (calculated finishing year given the progress rate the project had thus far), launched by artist Camila Bustamante. This campaign placed stickers in

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1974-531: The urban transportation institutions in the metropolitan area (AATE, Lima Urban Transportation Management, Callao General Urban Transportation Management, Protransporte, SETAME, SETACA, SIT) are absorbed by the authority that was implemented, the last incorporation was Protransporte in September 2020. During the debates for the 2022 Lima municipal elections, there was some criticism of the institution, due to some situations that slowed down urban transportation works in Lima, in addition to some candidates professing that

2021-554: The winter. As of the 2017 census , the district San Juan de Lurigancho has a population of approximately 1,038,495, the largest of Lima in terms of population. San Juan de Lurigancho is serviced by many bus routes that connect it with almost all the other districts in Lima. The main route that connects San Juan de Lurigancho with the rest of the Lima and Callao Metropolitan Area is the Próceres de la Independencia Avenue, Consisting of 74 blocks. The Puente Nuevo, or New Bridge (actually

2068-477: Was built up to 60% of its length but perforation of the tunnel was stopped due to some faults in the hill that was being excavated in March 2012. As of January 2014, construction has not resumed. War against mafias The mayor of San Juan de Lurigancho, Álex Gonzales Castillo, told La República that distrust, fear, irritability, restlessness and helplessness had become some of the most common psychological characteristics of

2115-460: Was done in 2009 for the municipality of Lima, with support from the French government. According to the mayor's statements, these studies will be under consideration by the Ministry of Transport and Communication, and construction of this line will take only four years. The line will be underground from north to south, serving a section of the city with high ridership potential. This line is described as

2162-451: Was inaugurated, called Metropolitano , after which the ordinance of routes that overlapped its route began. During the mandate of Susana Villarán (2011-2014), a transportation reform was carried out that indicated the renewal of buses using the Bus Patrón as an example, scrapping, the cutting and changing of some routes, the promotion of transfers, the whereabouts ordinance and ended with

2209-476: Was meant to continue through Av. Aviación up to the Dos de Mayo Hospital in the city center, but the assigned budget had been already spent. On April 28, 1990, three months before ending the first government by APRA . Alan García celebrated the opening of the line, despite the fact that the line was incomplete and did not reach areas of higher demand and density. The metro remained nearly useless in practice, given that

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