Lyon Metro Line A
Line A (Ligne A) is a line on the Lyon Metro that runs between Perrache and Vaulx-en-Velin–La Soie. It was constructed using the cut-and-cover method, and went into service on 2 May 1978. It, together with Line B, were the inaugural lines of the Lyon Metro. An extension of Line A from Laurent Bonnevay–Astroballe to Vaulx-en-Velin–La Soie opened in 2007. The line currently serves 14 stations, and is 9.2 kilometres (5.7 mi) long. Line A trains run on tires rather than steel wheels; it is a rubber-tired metro line.
| Line A | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | Ligne A |
| Termini |
|
| Connecting lines | |
| Stations | 14 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Lyon Metro |
| Operator(s) | TCL |
| Rolling stock | MPL 75 |
| Ridership | Annual: 74,424,000 (2019) |
| History | |
| Opened | 2 May 1978 |
| Last extension | 2 October 2007 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 9.2 km (5.7 mi) |
| Rack system | None |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge with rollways along track |
| Electrification | 750 V DC guide bars |
| Average inter-station distance | 790 m (2,590 ft) |
| Public transport in Lyon |
|---|
| Networks |
| Railway stations |
| Airports |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.