Tren Urbano, Rapid transit system in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tren Urbano is a rapid transit system connecting San Juan, Guaynabo, and Bayamón through elevated tracks and underground tunnels across the metro area. The network includes 16 stations serving commuters throughout this corridor.
The system opened in 2004 as the first rapid transit network in the Caribbean region. It represented a major shift toward modern public transportation in Puerto Rico.
The construction of Tren Urbano represented a shift from car-dependent transportation to public transit options in Puerto Rico's metropolitan areas.
Trains run throughout the day at regular intervals of about twelve minutes on weekdays. Waits extend to roughly sixteen minutes between trains on weekends.
The system incorporates 74 Siemens stainless steel cars designed specifically for Puerto Rico's climate, reaching speeds of 62 miles per hour.
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