Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán said that the first train of the city's metro system has completed test runs on the viaduct [1].
The milestone marks a critical step in transforming the transit landscape of Colombia's capital. By transitioning from theoretical planning to physical testing, the city moves closer to resolving chronic congestion through a modern rapid-transit solution [1].
The tests took place on the viaduct connecting the workshop yard to station two of Metro Line 1 [1]. Galán said the infrastructure is progressing toward a broader goal, with the completion of the viaduct expected later in 2026 [1].
Passenger service for the system is currently scheduled to begin in March 2028 [1]. This timeline follows the successful movement of the first train, which validates the structural integrity of the initial segments of the line [2].
To meet the capacity needs of the city, the project plans for a fleet of 30 trains for Line 1 [1]. The rollout of these vehicles will be central to the operational phase leading up to the 2028 opening [1].
Officials said the current phase focuses on ensuring the system can handle the projected passenger volume while maintaining safety standards. The viaduct serves as the primary artery for the first phase of the network's deployment [2].
“The first train of the Bogotá Metro has completed test runs on the viaduct.”
The successful test runs signal that the Bogotá Metro has moved from the construction phase into the operational validation phase. While the 2028 opening date provides a definitive target for the public, the completion of the viaduct later in 2026 remains the next critical infrastructure hurdle before the system can undergo full-scale integrated testing with the complete fleet of 30 trains.
