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Mota-Engil in the ‘shortlist’ to build and operate metro line in Bogotá
Publication: ECO
Author: Shrikesh Laxmidas
Source published: 07/11/2026, 15:34:56 UTC
Briefing created: 07/11/2026, 16:39:16 UTC
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Briefings
The Colombian Metro Authority announced that the consortium led by Mota-Engil Colombia entered the final selection phase for the construction and operation of the second Metro line in Bogotá. This line, a 15.5 km underground project with 11 stations, is the first step toward expanding the city's rail network and improving mobility in neighborhoods like Chapinero and Barrios Unidos. The selection process concluded in November 2026 after an independent evaluation by Control Risks, with the public bidding phase scheduled for the first half of 2027.
Key points
- Mota-Engil Colombia, representing the consortium, advanced to the final selection phase for the second Metro line in Bogotá after passing technical, legal, and financial pre-qualification criteria.
- The line is a 15.5 km underground project with 11 stations located in Chapinero, Barrios Unidos, Engativá, and Suba, marking the first step in expanding the city's rail network.
Context
The second Metro line in Bogotá is a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving public transportation and urban mobility. The selection process concluded in November 2026 following an independent evaluation by Control Risks, with the public bidding phase scheduled for the first half of 2027. The line will serve key neighborhoods including Chapinero, Barrios Unidos, Engativá, and Suba.
Limitations
The evidence covers only the final selection phase of the public bidding process, which is scheduled for the first half of 2027. The specific details of the bidding proposals, the selection criteria used, and the final decision outcome remain unconfirmed as the evidence does not provide information on the selection process itself.
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