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For the Bicentennial of Peru the Ministry of Transport and Communications MTC and Line 1 of the Lima Metro launched the recharge cards with historical scenes of the independence of our country. From the La Cultura Station on Line 1 of the Lima Metro the head of the MTC Eduardo Gonzlez presented the collectible cards and gave some of them to three frequent passengers. Gonzlez explained that they are three different designs. Among the historical scenes chosen are the Proclamation of independence the Jura of the flag of the Numancia Battalion in Huaura and the First Constituent Congress.The minister announced that from July 19 people who wish to purchase them will be able to do so at the ticket offices located in the 26 stations of Line 1 of the Lima Metro at the price of S 5 the regular cost of recharge cards.This is a tribute of Line 1 to the Bicentennial with cards that show images of historical events that relate our independence and that must be remembered and fill us with pride to continue fighting for our freedom and development said the head of the MTC.This year Line 1 of the Lima Metro celebrated its first 10 years of operation and has transported more than 840 million passengers to date since it began operations in 2011.It should be remembered that on a daily basis Line 1 of the Lima Metro transports more than 260 thousand passengers per day currently with 37 capacity due to the restrictions imposed by the Government as a result of the pandemic. The route of Line 1 goes from Villa El Salvador station located in the same district to Bayvar station San Juan de Lurigancho.The train crosses 11 districts in 53 minutes from the first station to the last which means a real saving of approximately 2.5 hours.
