Line B (Rome Metro)
Line B is a metro line serving Rome, Italy, and part of the Rome Metro. Despite its name, Line B was the first line to be built in the city. It crosses Rome diagonally from north-east, starting at Rebibbia and at Jonio stations, to south, terminating at Laurentina, in the EUR district. It crosses Line A at Termini station. The line has 26 stations and is shown in blue on Metro maps.
| Line B | |||
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A CAF MB/400 train in Termini Station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | In use | ||
| Owner | ATAC | ||
| Locale | Rome, Italy | ||
| Termini |
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| Stations | 26 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Rome Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | ATAC | ||
| Daily ridership | 345,000 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 9 February 1955 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 18.151 km (11.279 mi) plus B1 branch of 5,5 km | ||
| Character | Underground and Elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | Overhead lines | ||
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