Buenos Aires 2018 boosted by major transport upgrades

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 11th March 2013: Buenos Aires, the Argentinian capital city bidding to host the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, has unveiled state of the art, high-tech upgrades to its A-Line subway train service, once again reaffirming the city’s status as a forward looking and innovative metropolis.

The new train line, which was unveiled three days ahead of schedule by Mauricio Macri, the Mayor of the City of Buenos Aires, will result in vastly decreased travel times and reduced road congestion. Other new features also include 45 new high-tech train cars, each benefitting from advanced, environmentally friendly air conditioning technology and security cameras.

The new cars also will provide information for passengers via visual and audio facilities and there will be increased capacity with 36 seats per car and standing room for up to 100 people.

The opening ceremony of the new A-Line subway service was attended by several city and federal government figures including the Minister of Interior and National Transport, Florencio Randazzo, who attended on behalf of President Cristina de Kirchner.

Mauricio Macri also announced that the City of Buenos Aires plans to purchase another 105 new subway train cars that is part of a broader transport modernisation plan which will involve updating all six subway lines in the city.

2013 also marks the 100 year anniversary of the opening of Buenos Aires’ subway system – the first subway system in Latin America. To celebrate the subway’s centenary year, 10 of the new high-tech train cars will be transformed into artworks by renowned Buenos Aires street artist, Martin Ron. In addition, 16 decommissioned ‘La Brugeoise’ train cars, dating back to Buenos Aires’ original subway system, will be preserved so citizens of the city and tourists can enjoy and appreciate their traditional design and beauty.

Francisco Irarrazaval, Buenos Aires Under-Secretary of Sport and Chief Executive of the Buenos Aires 2018 Bid Committee, said:

"The new transport upgrades unveiled today are a significant boost to the Buenos Aires 2018 bid. If Buenos Aires has the honour of hosting the YOG in 2018, these transportation improvements, combined with our efficient, compact and ‘fan-friendly’ Games Plan, will also ensure fast and convenient access for all YOG spectators travelling around the city.

"The completion of this major infrastructure project, ahead of schedule and on budget, is another example of the federal and city government working in an effective partnership together. The success of this project shows how Buenos Aires can be trusted to deliver a truly wonderful YOG that will make the whole Olympic Movement proud.

"Buenos Aires’ campaign for the YOG is a priority for the city and nation and we are pleased to reaffirm that all levels of government are unified behind this bid. It has total political support and there is a united effort to help Buenos Aires win the right to stage the 2018 YOG."

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