Calle 72 (TransMilenio)
The simple-station Calle 72 is part of the TransMilenio mass-transit system of Bogotá, Colombia, opened in the year 2000.
Location
The station is located in northern Bogotá, specifically on Avenida Caracas, between Calles 70A and 72.
History
In 2000, phase one of the TransMilenio system was opened between Portal de la 80 and Tercer Milenio, including this station.
The station is named Calle 72 due to its proximity to the arterial route of the same name.
It serves the demand of the financial district of Calle 72, whose most important building is the Centro Comercial Avenida Chile which is located approximately 350 meters from the station (a Tourist Assistance booth is located at the mall). It also serves the Quinta Camacho, Porciúncula, La Concepción Norte and San Felipe neighborhoods.
Station Services
Main Line Service
Service as of April 29, 2006
Type |
Northern Routes |
Southern Routes |
Frequency |
Local |
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Every three minutes |
Express Monday through Saturday
all day |
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|
Every two minutes |
Express Monday through Saturday
morning rush |
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|
Every two minutes |
Express Monday through Saturday
evening rush |
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|
Every two minutes |
Express Monday through Saturday
Mixed service, rush and non-rush |
|
|
Every two minutes |
Express Sunday and holidays |
|
|
Every 3–4 minutes |
Feeder routes
This station does not have connections to feeder routes.
Inter-city service
This station does not have inter-city service.
External links
See also