According to La Tercera, the Santiago Metro network currently operates 7 lines covering 149 kilometers, with 143 stations in service. The article describes how the network works on Sunday, 1 November.
The underground system carries more than 50 million people per month, according to the same report. The source lists three different service schedules, one for working days, one for Saturdays and one for Sundays.
Service hours
- Working days: from 6:00 to 23:00.
- Saturdays: from 6:30 to 23:00.
- Sundays: from 7:30 to 23:00.
Fares
From Monday to Friday, the fares listed by La Tercera are $895 during peak hours, $815 during valley hours and $735 during low hours. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the fare is $815.
Line availability
According to La Tercera, the seven sections of the Metro line are fully operational from 7:30, so service runs along the entire route from that time. The article does not give further details about individual lines, stations or alternatives in case of disruption.
Passengers planning a trip should check the schedule for their day, since opening and closing times differ between weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This information reflects what the source released and may change.