Metro de Bogotá conducted its longest operational test to date on May 22, 2026, running a train between stations one and four [1], [3].
This milestone marks a critical step in the city's transit evolution, moving from construction to the validation of integrated systems and infrastructure resistance. The tests are essential to ensure safety and operational readiness before the system opens for commercial service, which is expected before 2028 [5].
The test took place in the Bosa workshop area, where a train consisting of six wagons [6] completed a journey of 5.7 km [1]. During the run, the train reached speeds between 80 and 90 km/h [1]. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán was aboard for the transit event, which aimed to verify how the viaduct and trains behave under real-world conditions [2], [3].
While the specific test covered a 5.7 km segment, the broader project has seen the completion of 11 km of viaduct in parallel works [4]. These tests evaluate the behavior of the integrated systems, and the overall durability of the elevated tracks [5].
There are differing accounts regarding the train's propulsion during the event. Some reports said the train operated under its own power to reach top speeds [1], while other accounts said the train was moved by auxiliary vehicles [7].
The city continues to prioritize these rodaje tests to identify any technical failures before the full line is commissioned. The Bosa workshop remains the primary hub for these early operational evaluations as the city prepares for the transition to a mass rail system [2], [3].
“The train covered 5.7 km between station 1 and station 4”
The successful movement of a full six-car train at high speeds validates the structural integrity of the Bosa workshop's viaduct. By shifting from static construction to dynamic testing, Bogotá is entering the final phase of technical certification. This progress reduces the risk of systemic failures during the 2028 launch, though the contradiction regarding the train's propulsion suggests that the system may still be relying on auxiliary support for some maneuvers.
