Out of action for months after a host of technical problems, trains will run from morning till night on the revamped line between Ocean and Taipa Ferry Terminal stations.
LRT
Lengthy repairs including replacement of 124 kilometres of cables to MOP 10 billion line almost complete; costly infrastructure project a burden on public purse.
Far-reaching plan divides city in 18 areas and envisages a raft of new commercial areas while moving industrial operations into four specific zones.
Transport Secretary outlines costs for three lines under development; repairs on Taipa line unlikely to be finished before April.
While service is currently paused for urgent maintenance, transport chief predicts it will be the main way to get around once networks are expanded by 2024.
The 1,600-metre line will feature two stations – one at the new Islands hospital complex – and is due to open by Christmas 2023.
Vital maintenance work involves replacement of 124 kilometres of faulty 22kV cables and their fixed components.
E-channels will speed up access to the new zone, while construction on bridges and an LRT link to the island are due to start shortly.
Taipa-Coloane route losing millions every year, suffering frequent breakdowns, carrying just 2,000 passengers daily.