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Rodrigo de Araya metro station

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Rodrigo de Araya is an elevated metro station on the Line 5 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The station consists of an elliptical cylindrical structure enclosing the side platforms and tracks. Staircases jut out from the tubular structure and lead to the concourse level, which is located below the viaduct deck. The station was opened on 5 April 1997 as part of the inaugural section of the line, from Baquedano to Bellavista de La Florida.Currently the platforms are being enlarged from 108 m (354 ft) to 135 m (443 ft), to support seven-car trains. The renovation project includes the use of tensile roofing structures to cover the newer portion of the station, as well as the open portion of the original station.

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Rodrigo de Araya metro station
Avenida Vicuña Mackenna, San Joaquín

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8940855 San Joaquín
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
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