en.Wedoany.com Reported - Peru is advancing the construction of Lima Metro Lines 3, 4, and 7, with a total estimated investment of $11.707 billion, aiming to expand public transport capacity and improve connectivity in the capital. These projects are included in the portfolio of the Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión) and will be developed through public-private partnerships to reduce travel times, interconnect transport networks, and meet the growing transportation demands of Lima and the Callao region.
The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) estimates that by 2029, daily trips on the conventional system will approach 12 million, while the bus system will handle 2.4 million daily trips. Once the new lines are completed, daily trips on the mass public transport system are expected to reach approximately 7.2 million, alleviating congestion in areas such as Comas, San Juan de Miraflores, and Ancón. Currently, Lima has one elevated metro line—Line 1. Recently, the Ministry of Transport and Communications extended the operating license of the concessionaire, Lima Urban Train Company, for this line until 2031, allowing it to address growing demand through new investments. The modernization plan for Line 1 involves an investment of $3.887 billion, including the procurement of over 90 trains, a complete renovation of 26 stations, and the expansion of depots and workshops in Villa El Salvador and Bayóvar. Additionally, a train control system will be implemented to gradually reduce headways to 1.5 minutes, increasing operational capacity to transport 1.2 million passengers daily.
Construction of Line 2 is over 80% complete, with one section already in operation and the rest under simultaneous construction. The 1-A phase, which has been operational since 2023, covers five stations from Evitamiento to Mercado Santa Anita. Once completed, Line 2 will feature automated trains and stations with cutting-edge technology, connecting Ate to Callao in 45 minutes, benefiting over 2.5 million people.
Line 3, with an estimated investment of $5.868 billion, is currently in the planning stage. This line will involve the construction of a 34.8-kilometer railway tunnel, crossing 12 districts and including 28 stations. It is expected to benefit 5 million residents, reducing travel time from Comas to San Juan de Miraflores from approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to 54 minutes.
Line 4, with an estimated investment of $3.169 billion, includes the construction of a 23.6-kilometer railway tunnel, 20 stations, and the procurement of 44 trains. This line will benefit 2 million residents, providing a connection from Callao to Santa Anita in about 45 minutes, compared to the current 2 hours and 40 minutes for the same journey.
Line 7, with an estimated investment of $2.671 billion, will benefit approximately 850,000 residents in northern Lima. The line will consist of a 28-kilometer predominantly elevated railway, expected to connect Callao to Ancón in 46 minutes. According to Yaco Rosas, Director of the ProInversión Project Portfolio, Line 7 will interconnect with Line 4, helping to build a more integrated transport network and improve travel efficiency in Lima and the surrounding areas of Callao.
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