π Tender Overview
Users of Line 2 of the Lima and Callao Metro, whose stage 1A will begin operating next Thursday, December 21, will be able to make a safe trip thanks to the fact that each train can be monitored in time. everything that happens inside becomes real thanks to the installation of modern security cameras.
There are a total of 26 security cameras on each train, which is made up of six cars (wagons), of which 24 are inside the cars, while the other two are outside, at both ends of the train.
The registration and monitoring of these cameras will be carried out by the Line 2 personnel from the Central Operations Post (PCO), which is located in the workshop yard located in the Santa Anita district, who will be attentive to quickly inform and alert about any possible eventuality.
Equipped with high technology, the PCO of Line 2 is the center of the entire operation, since from this place the correct functioning of the system will be verified.
In addition to the security cameras, in each car users will have four intercoms at their disposal through which they can notify the PCO operators about any situation, such as medical emergencies, cases of harassment, among others.
Likewise, each door will have an unlocker, which can be used by users to open them in case of an emergency, as well as levers (handles) that can be activated in order to stop the train.
It should be noted that each car will be able to carry up to 200 passengers (1,200 for each train). All trains have fire alarms, fire extinguishers and grab handles. In addition, they also have a special location for people in wheelchairs.
Stage 1A of Line 2 includes the Mercado Santa Anita, Hermilio ValdizΓ‘n, Colectora Industrial, Γvalo Santa Anita and Evitamiento stations. It has a distance of 5 km, which can be covered in just six minutes.