Metro Transportes do Sul

The Metro Transportes Sul do Tejo (MTS, South Tagus Rapid Transit System) is a light rail system that provides the Almada and Seixal municipalities, Portugal with mass-transit services.

Metro Sul do Tejo
Overview
OwnerPublic–private partnership
LocaleAlmada
Seixal
Transit typeLight rail
Number of lines3
Number of stations19
WebsiteMetro Transportes do Sul
Operation
Began operation30 April 2007 (2007-04-30)
Operator(s)Metro Transportes do Sul
Number of vehicles24 Siemens Combino Plus
Technical
System length13.5 km (8.4 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC OHLE
System map

The MTS connects to Fertagus commuter rail trains to Lisbon and Setúbal at Pragal and Corroios stations.

Lines

MTS has three lines:

  • Line 1: Cacilhas — Corroios
  • Line 2: Corroios — Pragal
  • Line 3: Cacilhas — Universidade
  • It began circulating in May 2007 from Corroios to Cova da Piedade.
  • It was expanded from Cova da Piedade to Universidade(FCT)in November 2007.
  • The first stage was completed in December 2008, when Cacilhas started working.

The rolling stock consists of 24 trams from Siemens ( model Combino Plus).

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