Madrid Light Rail System, Spain
Key Data:
City population
3 million
System:
Ownership
Mintra
Opening date
2007
Route length
T1 5.4km, T2 8.7km, T3 13.7km
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
3
Stations
36
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle total
70 (five-car LRVs)
Builder
Alstom
Line speed
70km/h (45mph)
Power System:
Voltage
700V
Current
DC overhead
Special Characteristics:
Light rail connects new developments with the metro network
Three new lines have 2007 opening date
Madrid is a late starter in European light rail
Automatic train protection, GPS and standard signalling employed on system
