Line 3 (São Paulo Metro)
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Line 3 (Red) (Portuguese: Linha 3–Vermelha) is one of the six lines that make up the São Paulo Metro and one of the thirteen lines that make up the Metropolitan Rail Transportation Network. It runs between Palmeiras-Barra Funda and Corinthians-Itaquera. It was formerly called the East-West Line. Line 3 is the busiest in the system.[2]
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Quick Facts São Paulo Metro Line 3 (Red), Overview ...
São Paulo Metro Line 3 (Red) | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Government of the State of São Paulo | ||
Locale | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Termini | |||
Connecting lines | |||
Stations | 18 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | São Paulo Metro | ||
Operator(s) | CMSP | ||
Depot(s) | Belém rail yard Itaquera rail yard | ||
Rolling stock | |||
Daily ridership | 823,000/business day[1] | ||
History | |||
Commenced | 1975 | ||
Opened | 10 March 1979 | ||
Last extension | 17 December 1988 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 22 km (14 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) | ||
Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
Operating speed | 87 km/h (54 mph) | ||
Signalling | Automatic block signaling Alstom Urbalis CBTC (in tests) | ||
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