Milan Metro Line 3

Line 3 (Linea Tre in Italian, also known as M3) is a subway line serving Milan, Italy. The line is part of the Milan Metro and is operated by ATM. Construction began in 1981 in order to be ready for the 1990 Football World Cup. It is also called the Yellow Line (Linea Gialla) as it is identified by yellow signage.

M3
Lodi T.I.B.B. station
Overview
StatusOperational
Line number3
LocaleMilan, Italy
Termini
Connecting lines (future)
Stations21
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMilan Metro
Operator(s)Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Depot(s)Rogoredo Depot
Rolling stockUdT series 8000/8100
AnsaldoBreda Meneghino
Daily ridership250,000 (2012)
History
Opened3 May 1990
Technical
Line length17.1 km (10.6 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Route map

The line connects the south-eastern suburb of San Donato Milanese to the north-western area of the city passing through the city centre. It is 17.1 km long with 21 stations.

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