The mayor of the Guatemalan capital, Ricardo Quiñónez, explained to Dca.gob.gt that " ... medium and long-term planning has been established, in relation to the Transmetro service, which includes the implementation of two new lines: 7, to zone 12, and 5, to zone 5."

See also "Public works planned in Central America"

The authorities detailed that line 7 will depart from the Hippodrome del Norte, located in zone 2, and will end in zone 12 at the vicinity of the central campus of the University of San Carlos de Guatemala.

See also "Construction: Upcoming projects in Central America"

The article adds that " ... line 5 includes a route that starts in the area of the residential complex Jardines de la Asunción, zone 5 of the capital, and will go to the Colón park, in zone 1."

Source: Diario de Centro América

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