Elaboración del plan operacional para la prestación del servicio de la primera línea metro de Quito, periodo 2021.

Abstract

The objective was to prepare an Operational Plan for the commissioning of the First Metro Line of Quito, this document will serve to plan the daily operation of the trains, taking into account the schedules, frequencies and number of trains. The Metropolitan District of Quito, being the capital, over the years its vehicle fleet has been growing, reaching half a million vehicles, this has unleashed a congestion problem causing time losses of 2 to 3 hours a day on average. Given the serious mobility situation in the city of Quito, the decision was made to implement a mass transportation system, directed by the EPMMQ, whose main objective is to manage, operate, maintain and, in general, exploit the infrastructure, mobile material. And the equipment and facilities of the Quito Metro Public Transportation Subsystem, composed of 18 metro trains, a tunnel of approximately 23 kilometers in length and 15 passenger stations Quito First Metro Line (PLMQ). To put the PLMQ into service, it is necessary to have several enabling documents, the most important of which is the Operational Plan, which will serve to determine operating hours, frequencies, identify demand and plan rolling stock maintenance. In conclusion, the Quito Metro Operational Plan is a strategic document that establishes the operational policies and strategies for the operation of the city's mass transportation system. It is recommended to establish clear and detailed protocols to guarantee the safety of passengers and metro staff. These protocols should include emergency safety measures, evacuation procedures, constant monitoring of the safety system, and regular staff training.