Milan Metro Line 1

Line 1 (Linea Uno in Italian) is the first underground rapid transit line built in Milan, Italy. It is part of the Milan Metro and it is operated by ATM. Works on the line began in 1957, and the first part was opened on 1 November 1964, running from Sesto Marelli to Lotto station. The line is also called Red Line (Linea Rossa in Italian), as it is visually identified by red signs. Due to its premiership, the line gave its red color to the Milan Metro logo.

M1
Cordusio station
Overview
Statusoperational
LocaleMilan, Italy
Termini
Connecting lines
Stations38
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMilan Metro
Operator(s)Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Depot(s)Gallaratese, Precotto
Rolling stock63 trains:
UdT (various series)
AnsaldoBreda Meneghino
AnsaldoBreda Leonardo
Daily ridership500,000
History
Opened1 November 1964 (1964-11-01)
Technical
Line length27 km (17 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC fourth rail or overhead catenary (overground depots only)
Route map
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