The simple station Socorro is part of the TransMilenio mass-transit system of Bogotá, Colombia, opened in the year 2000.
Location The station is located in southern Bogotá, specifically on Avenida Caracas with Carreras 15 y 16. It serves the Marco Fidel Suárez and Tunjuelito neighborhoods.
History At the beginning of 2001, the second phase of the Caracas line of the system was opened from Tercer Milenio to the intermediate station Calle 40 Sur. A few months later, service was extended south to Portal de Usme. In 2021, the station sustained damage during the 2021 Colombian protests, but was repaired and is currently active.
The station is named Socorro after the neighborhood located on its east side.
Station services
Trunk Services + Services provided since April 29, 2006 Type Routes to the North Routes to the South Routes to the EastExpress services every dayall day Express services Monday to Fridayall dayExpress services Monday to Fridaymorning rush hour Express services Monday to Fridayafternoon rush hour Expresos sábadosfrom 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Outline ← NorthCarrera 13ACar 2Car 1Carrera 13ASouth →
Urban Services
The following urban routes of the SITP also operate on the sides outside the station, circulating on the mixed traffic lanes on Avenida Caracas, with the possibility of transferring using the TuLlave card:
SITP StopsCodeSectorDirectionRoutes036A11 Socorro Station Av. Caracas - KR 15 003A12 Br. Marco Fidel Suárez Av. Caracas - KR 14A
See also Bogotá TransMilenio List of TransMilenio Stations
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