
The Venezuelan National Executive has approved a further US$50 million, to continue work on the light rail connection between Guarenas and Guatire in the Miranda area of the country. The project, lead by Metro de Caracas and Odebrecht, is expected to be completed in 2016. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro explained that the US$50 million investment will contribute towards the total US$150 required for the project.

“Hoy celebramos un hecho histórico en el Metro y en nuestro país, hemos conectado a la Línea 4 con la Línea 5”, informó El Troudi, quien a la par agregó que las obras en la estación Bello Monte registran un avance superior al 80%. Este tren circuló una distancia total de 1,5 kilómetros, tramo en el que se encuentra toda la vía férrea instalada.

President Nicolas Maduro this week announced a further investment of US$ 187.4 million dollars towards ongoing infrastructure works across the country, including Valencia Metro’s Line 2 project, Caracas Metro Line 1 modernization and continuing development of the Maracaibo Metro system.

The Venezuelan Ministry of Land Transport has launched a number of key projects and initiatives to reduce urban congestion and enhance the cities transport networks….