Metro Ligero
The Metro Ligero (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmetɾo liˈxeɾo]; "Light Metro") is a light rail system in Madrid, Spain. It has three lines,[1] totaling 27.8 kilometres (17.3 mi), and 37 stations.
An LRV on Line ML-1 in 2011. | |
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Locale | Madrid |
Transit type | Light rail/Tramway |
Number of lines | 3[1] |
Number of stations | 37 |
Website | Metro Ligeros de Madrid |
Operation | |
Began operation | May 24, 2007 |
Technical | |
System length | 28 km (17 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (standard gauge) |
Lines
Line ML-1
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Line ML-2
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Line ML-4
Future projects
- A new Metro Ligero line, Line ML-4, is proposed from the new station Prado de las Bodegas on Line ML-2 to Estación de Las Rozas, with a connection to Cercanías trains. The line would serve the Hospital Puerta de Hierro. Construction of the 14.3 km (8.9 mi), 24 station route is currently underway.
- A tramway is also proposed for the southern suburb of Valdemoro, which would connect the Cercanías railway station and the Infanta Elena Hospital. Both were expected to open by 2011.
- Lines ML-2 and ML-3 are expected to be extended from Colonia Jardín to Aluche by 2020.
Rolling stock
The three Metro Ligero lines are operated by a fleet of 70 low-floor Alstom Citadis model 302 trams. Unlike the Madrid Metro, trams operate on the right. The trams have a maximum speed of 70 km/h (43 mph) and are capable of carrying 200 passengers, 54 seated. They are currently assembled into 30-metre (98 ft) train-sets, but are designed so that they can be expanded to 45 metres (148 ft) in the future.
The Citadis 302 model as used on the Metro Ligero is similar to those used by the Parla Tram in the southern suburb of Parla. However, those used on the Metro Ligero are painted red and blue, while the trams used in Parla are lime green.
Car 153 was loaned to Buenos Aires starting in 2008 for use on the Tranvía del Este demonstration tram service at Puerto Madero.
In May 2009, six (165-170) were sold to TransAdelaide for use on the Glenelg line in Adelaide, Australia.[3][4] In December 2017, Adelaide received a further three (150, 154, 155).[5][6]
Gallery
- One of the light rail vehicles at Pinar de Chamartín, on line ML-1.
- A tram on Line ML-2 at Estación de Aravaca, the outer terminus of the line.
- A tram on Line ML-3.
- Interior of the ML-1 Citadis 302
- A tram from Pinar de Chamartín arrives at Las Tablas (ML-1).
References
- "Lines and Time tables". Metro de Madrid. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- https://www.crtm.es/tu-transporte-publico/metro-ligero.aspx
- Six new trams for Adelaide-ex-Madrid Adelaide Advertiser June 7, 2009
- "Six new trams for Adelaide" Trolley Wire issue 318 August 2009 page 21
- Old trams with outdated technology being considered for Adelaide, Opposition says ABC News February 19, 2017
- "Here & There" Trolley Wire issue 352 February 2018 page 19
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Metro Ligero de Madrid. |
- Metro Ligeros de Madrid - official site (in Spanish)