Tender for Metro Line 2 PostponedWednesday, January 28, 2015 For the second time the Panama Metro Secretariat has extended the deadline for interested companies to submit bids, moving it to February 12, 2015. From a statement issued by the Metro de Panama: Panama Metro To Be Extended 2.3 KilometersThursday, October 10, 2013 The addendum to the contract with Consorcio Línea Uno for the extension of the railway system from Los Andes to San Isidro, has been officially signed. This was announced by Minister for Canal Affairs and Executive Secretary of the Panama Metro, Roberto Roy. The official explained that the cost of the extension will not be revealed until they have completed the verification process with the General Comptroller of the Republic. Panama Metro Line 2 to ExpandMonday, September 11, 2017 A feasibility study is being carried out for the extension of Line 2 into the financial zone and then extending it up to Paitilla, instead of ending it at Urracá Park, as originally planned. Elcapitalfinanciero.com reports that "...According to Panama Metro's Planning and Development Director Ana Laura Morais, they are waiting for the results of the passenger demand and the feasibility study for the route, in order to decide if it would be better to develop Line 2 A towards the banking area or to maintain the original route going to Urracá Park." Panama Metro To Start Tests in DecemberTuesday, September 24, 2013 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. Panamaamerica.com.pa reports that "the Presidency Minister, Roberto Henriquez, announced that in January the subway system will be operating for free". Panama Confirms Funding for Metro Line 3Monday, February 22, 2016 The launch of a tender for its construction is still scheduled for early 2017 and the line will run parallel to the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal. From a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Panama: Upcoming Opening of the Panama MetroFriday, November 15, 2013 Work on the 15.8 km metro line 1 is 94% complete, and it is projected to be operational in February 2014. The system will be 15.8 kilometers long, with twelve stations and its current cost is $1.8 billion. Upcoming Tender for Panama Metro Line 2Monday, August 25, 2014 An announcement has been made that on September 15th the specifications for the tender of construction of the second line, which will have a length of 21 kilometers and 16 stations, will be published. From a statement issued by the Panama Metro Secretariat: Contest for Panama Metro Line 2 OpensTuesday, September 16, 2014 The government is inviting bids for the design of engineering services, civil construction, ancillary facilities and line stations, supply and installation for the Integrated Rail System and implementation of the Metro Line 2. The Ministry of the Presidency, through the Secretariat of the Panama Metro (LA SMP), acting under the legal provisions and the authority delegated by Resolution No. Three Proposals for Metro Line 2Friday, February 13, 2015 Three consortiums made up of Chinese, Spanish, Peruvian, Brazilian and Mexican companies submitted bids for the design and construction of Line 2 of the Panama Metro. From a statement issued by the Metro Department of Panama: Japan to Finance Panamanian MonorailThursday, November 1, 2012 President Ricardo Martinelli has said that China will finance the construction of a monorail line in Panama City. The work is for the third phase of the Metro and is located in the western sector of the province of Panama. Environmental Endorsement of Panama Metro's Line 3Monday, July 18, 2016 As well as approval for financing of its construction in February, an environmental permit has now been granted to develop the Metro line that will reach Panama West. Progress of the project has now been consolidated now that along with funding, which was approved in February, approval has been given to the Environmental Impact Study, which states that "... the line will occupy 160 hectares in its area of influence, of which 42 hectares possess vegetation". Panama Metro: Details on the Line 2 Extension ProjectMonday, October 30, 2017 An environmental impact study was submitted last August for the expansion of the Metro's Line 2, which will be connected with the new southern terminal at Tocumen International Airport. Data from the interactive system "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, indicates that Metro de Panamá S.A. submitted an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) in August to the Ministry of the Environment. Panamanian Metro to be 100% Owned by StateTuesday, October 29, 2013 A bill has been presented which creates the state-owned company Metro de Panamá S.A. whose entire stake is to be held by the Panamanian government. From a press release issued by the Presidency of Panama: Tender for Line 3 of Panama MetroThursday, September 13, 2018 Specifications are being published for the design, construction of civil works, auxiliary installations, supply and installation of an integral system that includes monorail rolling stock for the third Line. According to details of previous studies, Line 3 of the Panama Metro will be located between the provinces of Panama and Panama West, covering part of the districts of Panama and Arraiján, running through an area that incorporates seven towns. The total area of influence of the project (directly and indirectly) is 1808.570 hectares, in which the area of direct influence occupies an estimated 160,697 hectares, while the area of indirect influence is 1647.873 hectares." Panama Metro: Tender for Line 1 Expansion PostponedMonday, December 10, 2018 January 30, 2019 is the new date to submit proposals for the design and construction tender for the extension of Metro Line 1 to Villa Zaíta. The Metro de Panamá, S.A. carried out the third addendum to the tender specifications for the project, which includes design engineering services, construction of civil works, auxiliary line installations and stations, and interfaces with the integral railway system for the extension of Line 1 of the Panama Metro to Villa Zaita. |
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