Panama Metro To Start Tests in December

In late 2013 and early 2014 "dry run" tests will be carried out of the metro system, a phase during which passengers will be able to use the transportation system without paying fares.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Panamaamerica.com.pa reports that "the Presidency Minister, Roberto Henriquez, announced that in January the subway system will be operating for free".

In the meantime the remaining nine trains are expected to arrive in the country, while the other ten have already been assembled and are in the testing phase.

Fares will be announced at the end of September, said the Minister for Canal Affairs and Secretary of the Metro, Roberto Roy.

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