The Santa Martha-Chalco elevated trolleybus, in images
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Authorities hope this transport will facilitate the connection of three million passengers between the eastern part of Mexico City and the State of Mexico.Emiliano MolinaPassengers at trolleybus ticket stations. The fare will cost 13 pesos, with free admission for people with disabilities, children under 5, and adults over 60.Emiliano MolinaIn the first phase of operation, Line 11 of the trolleybus network will offer service to the stations of Santa Marta, Parque de la Mujer, Cuauhtémoc, Puente Rojo, Puente Blanco, Parque Tejones, José María Martínez, Amalinalco, and Chalco.Emiliano MolinaPassengers wait to board a new trolleybus. The fully operational line will have 13 stations and cover 18.5 kilometers.Emiliano MolinaA passenger takes photographs of the transportation route. Users will be able to make connecting trips at Santa Marta Station with Metro Line A, Cablebús Line 2, and RTP routes.Emiliano MolinaThe new line's units have capacity for up to 142 passengers.Emiliano MolinaThe Unión de Guadalupe, La Covadonga, and Ejidal stations are currently out of service due to repairs to the storm drains on the Chalco section. Meanwhile, the Teotongo, La Virgen, and Xico stops are still under construction.Emiliano MolinaThe transportation system is expected to serve 230,000 users when fully operational.Emiliano MolinaEstimates are that the journey will be reduced from two hours to just 33 minutes with its express route service.Emiliano MolinaIn the first phase, 102 fully electric trolleybuses will be deployed, and the number is expected to reach 194.Emiliano MolinaInitially, the State of Mexico authorities had announced that the trolleybus would be operational in 2023, but the project suffered various delays and flooding, which postponed the start date.Emiliano Molina
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