Santiago, Chile – The Santiago Metro is gearing up for a significant expansion, with new lines 7, 8, and 9 set to connect previously underserved areas of the capital. Line 9, in particular, is poised to become one of the network’s largest, stretching 27 kilometers and aiming to benefit approximately two million residents.
Santiago Metro Line 9: A Phased Rollout
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The first section of Line 9, which includes 10 stations linking Santiago and La Pintana, is slated for inauguration in 2030. Following this, the second section, comprising four stations from Recoleta to Santiago, is projected to open in 2032. The final section, adding five stations between La Pintana and Puente Alto, is expected to be operational by 2033.
Connecting Eight Communes
Once completed, Line 9 is designed to considerably reduce travel times, connecting eight communes across the capital in approximately 35 minutes. The communes slated for connection are Recoleta, Santiago, San Miguel, San JoaquÃn, La Granja, San Ramón, La pintana, and Puente Alto.
Santiago Metro Line 9: Station Details
stage 1 – Opening 2030
- BÃo BÃo (San Miguel) – Combination Line 6
- Santa Rosa Av. With Mayor Pedro Alarcón (San Miguel/San JoaquÃn)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Av. Salvador Allende (San Miguel/San JoaquÃn)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Departmental Av. (San Miguel/San JoaquÃn)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Av. Lo Ovalle (La Granja/San Ramón/San JoaquÃn/San Miguel)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Linares (La Granja/san Ramón)
- Santa Rosa (La Granja/San Ramón) – Combination Line 4A
- Santa Rosa Av. With Esperanza, padre hurtado Hospital (La Granja/San Ramón)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Av. Observatory (La Pintana)
- Santa Rosa Av. With Baldomero Lillo, Plaza La Pintana (La Pintana)
Stage 2 – Opening 2032
- Cal y Canto Bridge (Recoleta) – Combination Lines 2, 3 and 7
- Santa LucÃa (Santiago) – Combination Line 1
- Matta (santiago) – Combination Line 3
- Santa Rosa Av. With Ñuble (Santiago)
Stage 3 – Opening 2033
- Santa Rosa Av. With Av. Eyzaguirre (La Pintana/Puente Alto)
- Sergeant Menadier with Av.Juanita (Puente Alto)
- Sergeant Menadier with Av. Libertador Army (Puente Alto)
- Puente Alto Plaza (Puente Alto) – Combination Line 4
