History of Buenos Aires Metro

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The Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company pulled out of its construction due to the ______ of the 1930s.

Great Depression

The line was extended from Diagonal Norte to its present terminus at ______ in 1936.

Retiro

Line E was opened in ______.

1938

Line Es' route was altered in ______ to meet at Independencia.

<p>1966</p> Signup and view all the answers

Siemens modernised the signalling systems on the line at a cost of $______ million.

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

The work was completed towards the end of ______.

<p>2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ______ the mechanical stop-gear devices were replaced by magnetic induction devices.

<p>1980</p> Signup and view all the answers

The line was constructed by the ______.

<p>Compañía Hispano Argentina de Obras Públicas y Finanzas</p> Signup and view all the answers

On 9 August ______, two new stations were inaugurated.

<p>2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

The line was further extended in 1973 to ______ María Moreno and then again in 1985 to Plaza de los Virreyes.

<p>José</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transformations from 1996 by the private concessionaire ______ brought about a radical change in the appearance of the stations.

<p>Metrovías</p> Signup and view all the answers

The PreMetro E2 tramway was completed in ______ and was linked to Line E with the intention of connecting a larger Premetro network to the line.

<p>1987</p> Signup and view all the answers

The previous coloured ______ that embellished the stations were covered.

<p>friezes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the private operation of the Subte by Metrovías, the colour of the line was changed from ______ to purple during the 1990s.

<p>yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transformers were changed to ones that did not contain ______, a carcinogenic chemical.

<p>PCBs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The extension to Retiro was part of a general effort to extend the ______ Aires Underground.

<p>Buenos</p> Signup and view all the answers

By 2014, all the major structural works had been completed on the three new stations with the ______ and signalling systems still to be completed.

<p>tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

The City of Buenos Aires confirmed that, despite the advanced state of the works, the extension would not be opened until ______ citing delays that came about as a result of the transfer of the works from the National Government to the City Government in 2012.

<p>2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Line E History

  • Opened in 1934, extended from Constitución to Diagonal Norte in the city centre
  • Extended again in 1936 from Diagonal Norte to Retiro, remaining unchanged since then
  • Original stations featured murals depicting rural Spain, Moorish influences, and gold powder decorations

Technology and Modernisation

  • Initially equipped with Automatic Train Stop (ATS) technology
  • Signalling systems modernised in 2016 with Communications-based train control (CBTC) at a cost of $18 million
  • Mechanical stop-gear devices replaced with magnetic induction devices in 1980, then electronic systems with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in 1998
  • Tracks replaced, and a new automatic signal system with ATP installed
  • Transformers changed to PCB-free ones

Station Modernisation

  • Stations renovated from 1996, covering original coloured friezes with asphalt-type material
  • Exceptions were Callao and Carlos Gardel, which featured white tiles with black veins
  • Two new stations, Tronador - Villa Ortúzar and De los Incas - Parque Chas, opened in 2003

Extensions and Connections

  • Extension to Retiro completed on June 3, 2019, expected to increase ridership by 25%
  • Extension included new stations at Catalinas and Correo Central
  • Line E connects with Line C and the Mitre Line at Retiro, and eventually with Line H

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