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forbes.com, 24 May 2007
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dominicantoday.com, 18 September 2006
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Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2005
Puerto Rico Herald, 07 June 2005
utu.org, 17 June 2003
cnn.com, 16 June 2003
Morningstar.com, 11 June 2003
Mexico Connect, 1999
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latin american subway trains, metro
rail, light rail & commuter trains  "Christ the Redeemer" rises above a Rio funicular. Photo: Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro. brasilia Brasila Brasil's strikingly modern federal district has a new (2001) metro befitting its status as national capital. While the system continues to be expanded, out-of-towners and government hacks are making connections from RodoviÉria to Taguatinga and Samambaia.
buenos aires Buenos Aires South America's oldest metro is comprised of 5 subte (underground) lines. The A-line (circa 1913) offers a rare glimpse of an early 19c subway with its rickety wooden cars and antique stations. The line's Congreso Station houses a small transport museum. Two Premetro (light-rail) lines serve the southwest suburbs. North of the city, commuters rely on el Ferrocarril Urquiza (the Urquiza Railroad) which departs Retiro Station. Selected destinations (by line and station): Plaza de Mayo (A: Plaza de Mayo); CafÒ Tortoni (A: Avenue de Mayo); Galer"as Pac"fico (C: San Mart"n); Plaza Dorrego (C-E: Independencia); Teatro Col"n (D: Tribunales); Museo Evita, Zoological Gardens, Botanical Garden (D: Plaza Italia); Plaza Dorrego (C-E Line); Retiro Bus/Rail Station (C: Retiro). Service notes:: no rail-to-air; no late nights; multi-trip passes.
TBA -- Trens de Buenos Aires -- Commuter Rail Buenos Aires Two principle branches: Linea Mitre and Linea Sarmiento support ten suburban lines between them and offer "Servicios Rapidos" high-speed connections and "Servicios Diferenciales" deluxe upgrades on selected trains. A additional branch, "Tran a Rosario" is run separately.
caracas Caracas A quarter century after its inaugaration, the Venezualean capital's "Subte" has grown to three lines -- with a fourth on the way. Metro de Caracas also operates the complementary bus service detailed on the site.
mexico city Mexico City While Mexico City's subte will forever play catch-up with the Federal District's explosive population (now over 22 million), the eleven-line network, exceeding 200 miles in length, is world class... and the world's cheapest: access to its whisper-quiet rubber-tired fleet runs a couple of pesos (Jan 2002: 20¢ US).
Mexico City Extending from the Tasquea terminal of Metro's Blue Line, El Tren Ligero travels 26 kilometers to downtown Xochimilco. Among its 18 stops is the Aztec Stadium, a former World Cup venue. Xochimilco, "Venice of Mexico," is recognized by UNESCO and noted for its museums and gardens.
quito Quito In less than a decade, Quito's trackless " El Trole" has transformed Avenida 10 de Agosto, easing congestion along the Ecuadorian capital's busiest north-south corridor. Along a dedicated center-lane, passengers travel within "Circuitos" zones -- each fed by bus lines at its respective terminals. All "Circuitos" include Quito's UNESCO-designated Centro Hist"rico. That puts the city's most brilliant churches, museums and landmarks within easy reach.
rio de janeiro Metro Rio Rio de Janeiro A paltry pair of lines falls far short in meeting the needs of this swelling urbanity of eleven-plus millions.
santiago Santiago The three line system -- lines one, two and five -- will soon be expanded to fourth line -- to be designated as Line Three. Initiated in 1975, this mostly underground system glides along its guideway on whisper-quiet rubber tires.
sao paulo Sao Paulo The transit site of South America's largest city gets high marks for ease of use, range of content, and appealing presentation.The English-language translation is a welcome departure from most Latin American transit sites. Metro's glitch-free site serves up all the usual service profiles and timetables. And SaoPaulo visitors will value extras like a pocket-size map and an illustrated cityscape with subway lines clearly marked; city landmarks and destinations illustrated and identified. Also in Portuguese.
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