It was not a stellar debut for the Tuy Caracas train in its first day of operation as witnessed by the long lines in the picture. Unfortunately the 5 AM train left at 5:20 AM and the 5:20 AM train did not leave until 6:50 AM. At 9 AM the gate was closed and thousands in line were turned back so that wor could continue on the line and the stations. Official figures say that 17,000 people used the system both ways on its first day, but many were angered by the shutdown after such long lines, since they had to go to the bus terminal and get into their usual line. Many got to work late in Caracas.
Not exactly the best adverstising for a Government that has built very few public works and most, like the Tuy-Caracas train, had been planned and designed even before Chavez got to power. Hopefully the bugs will be ironed out, but I can still remember when the Caracas Metro was first inaugurated that most people were amazed at how efficient and well it worked. But hey! Those were the days of the terrible IVth. Republic so I must be violating some law by saying this.
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