Guadalajara Metro Line 3 (Mexico)

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Guadalajara Metro Line 3 (Mexico)

An integrated urban mobility project

An integrated urban mobility project led by Sener’s engineering from its conception to its commissioning.

At Sener, we have been responsible for the comprehensive development of the Guadalajara Metro Line 3, from the pre-feasibility studies to the detailed design and project management during the construction phase. This railway line connects the municipalities of Zapopan, Guadalajara, and Tlaquepaque, significantly improving mobility in the metropolitan area.

Project Scope

Pre-Investment Studies:

Technical, economic, financial, legal, and environmental feasibility analysis.
Cost-benefit analysis.

Preliminary and final design:

Alignment, architecture, and implementation of stations.
Structural design of the tunnel (built with a tunnel boring machine) and viaduct.
Urban integration of the line.
Design of track, depots, workshops, and transport interchanges.
Railway installations (electrification, control, communications).
Rolling stock.
Railway operation model and financial model.

Project Management:

Specialised technical advisory during construction.

Certification and commissioning.

Comprehensive project development.

Leadership in design and construction management.

Use of a tunnel boring machine for the construction of underground sections.

Design of stations and viaducts with a focus on urban integration.

Advanced control and communication systems.

The design process has been comprehensive, integrating all components and disciplines. This includes the railway systems, the layout of workshops and depots, the structural design of stations and viaducts, and the monitoring of the tunnel boring machine’s operations. As the machine tunnels beneath buildings of significant cultural and historical importance, such as the cathedral, it has demanded a specialised monitoring approach.

Main features

22 km total length

15 km on viaduct, 2 km at grade, 5 km underground.

18 stations

5 underground and 13 elevated.

Transportation

Urban Transit

Depots & Workshops

Guadalajara Metro Line 3 (Mexico)

An integrated urban mobility project