Expansion project
Introduction
The Plans for the expansion and renewal of the Urban Electric Train System are projects officially presented by authorities and recognized companies for the expansion, extension and/or renewal of the Urban Electric Train System of Guadalajara.
Throughout its history, the Urban Electric Train System has had various construction master plans that have not been fully realized for economic or political reasons.
The main master plans presented by authorities have been: the 1975 plan, which proposed the creation of 3 lines, the 1989 plan, which contemplated 4 lines, the 1994 plan, which proposed up to 7 lines, and the one that arose with the creation of the SAE to create 3 new lines.
In 2002, the Siemens company submitted a proposal for the extension of line 2 and the creation of 2 more lines.
After the construction of the Macrobús, the government of Emilio González Márquez presented a train and BRT master plan, which sought to create 2 new BRT corridors and 1 new light rail line.
In 2014, the expansion and renovation works on Line 1 began, which culminated with the Auditorio station "Estación Auditorio (Guadalajara)") in 2018, however, pending issues remained, such as the signaling and train control system.
Likewise, in 2006, 2011, and 2016, extensions to Line 2 have been proposed, but they were not finalized.
In 2022, after the launch of Mi Macro Periférico, the mayor of Tonalá has insisted on the expansion of this system to said municipality. In addition, he proposed the creation of Line 5 that would run through the municipality.
Proposals such as the creation of a suburban rail system and a new tram system have also emerged, although none of these proposals have progressed beyond the project stage.
Master plans
1975 plan
In 1975, the first review of Guadalajara's transportation infrastructure included three lines: Auditorio - Isla Raza (current Line 1); Tetlán - Minerva (base route for the construction of the current Line 2); and Zapopan - Tlaquepaque (current Line 3). The idea would have contemplated 54 stations and 41.5 kilometers of tracks.[1] The project was partially executed with the construction of Lines 1 and 3 and half of the route of Line 2.