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Delia Tunnel Borer Reaches San Marcos Station, Leaving Three Stops to Complete Lima’s Line 2 Tunnel

The milestone signals a pivot to station works, systems installation, testing, then phased openings toward 2027.

Overview

  • MTC confirmed Delia reached Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos at 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 22, marking a major step in the main bore.
  • Transport minister Aldo Prieto said only three stations remain to excavate to finish the tunnel: Óscar R. Benavides, Carmen de la Legua and Insurgentes.
  • Line 2 spans roughly 27 kilometers fully underground between Ate and Callao, with official projections estimating a 45‑minute end‑to‑end trip.
  • San Marcos becomes the first university in Peru with a metro station integrated into its campus, with civil works at the site reported above 85% complete.
  • A five‑station starter segment has operated in marcha blanca since December 2023 between Evitamiento and Mercado Santa Anita, while broader station implementation and systems integration progress toward phased openings.