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The '''PreMetro''' or Line E2 is a {{convert|7.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} [[ |
The '''PreMetro''' or Line E2 is a {{convert|7.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} [[tram]] line that connects with the [[Buenos Aires Metro]] [[Line E (Buenos Aires Metro)|line E]], at Plaza de los Virreyes station and runs to General Savio and Centro Cívico. It is operated by [[Metrovías]]. |
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It was officially opened to the public on 27 August 1987. The cost of building and fitting out the line was [[United States dollar|USD]] 5.4 million. An additional USD 4.6 million was allocated to the acquisition of a fleet of 25 light rail vehicles. |
It was officially opened to the public on 27 August 1987. The cost of building and fitting out the line was [[United States dollar|USD]] 5.4 million. An additional USD 4.6 million was allocated to the acquisition of a fleet of 25 light rail vehicles. |
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Initially only a total of eight cars were built using new metal bodies manufactured in Buenos Aires mounted on the original 1913 Belgian-built [[chassis]], and despite their age, the 1913 rebuilt cars could cover the 7.4-km line in less than 30 minutes. |
Initially only a total of eight cars were built using new metal bodies manufactured in Buenos Aires mounted on the original 1913 Belgian-built [[La Brugeoise cars (Buenos Aires Metro)|La Brugeoise]] [[chassis]], and despite their age, the 1913 rebuilt cars could cover the 7.4-km line in less than 30 minutes. |
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The Argentine company ''Fábrica de Material Ferroviario'' (<small>MATERFER</small>) of Córdoba won the order for the construction of 25 modern LRVs of an entirely Argentine design, for which Siemens was subcontracted to supply the electrical components. The new single-unit, bidirectional trams provide a seating capacity of 32, with room for over 100 standees, three doors per side are provided for rapid egress and ingress. Power at 750 volts DC is picked up by a single pantograph. Couplers are not furnished so multiple operation is not possible. The cars entered into service on 14 October 1988; it appears that only 17 of these cars were built. |
The Argentine company ''Fábrica de Material Ferroviario'' (<small>MATERFER</small>) of Córdoba won the order for the construction of 25 modern LRVs of an entirely Argentine design, for which Siemens was subcontracted to supply the electrical components. The new single-unit, bidirectional trams provide a seating capacity of 32, with room for over 100 standees, three doors per side are provided for rapid egress and ingress. Power at 750 volts DC is picked up by a single pantograph. Couplers are not furnished so multiple operation is not possible. The cars entered into service on 14 October 1988; it appears that only 17 of these cars were built. |
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Line “E2” passes through many poorer areas, but travel on the light rail line is generally safe. |
Line “E2” passes through many poorer areas, but travel on the light rail line is generally safe. Tram operates at 10-minute headways during the day. |
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===Stations=== |
===Stations=== |
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* Plaza de los Virreyes [[Image: |
* Plaza de los Virreyes [[Image:Línea_E_(SBA).svg|20px]] [[Line E (Buenos Aires)|Line E]] Metro |
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* Intendente Saguier |
* Intendente Saguier |
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* Balbastro |
* Balbastro |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Buenos Aires Metro]] |
*[[Buenos Aires Metro]] |
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*[[La Brugeoise cars (Buenos Aires Metro)|La Brugeoise cars]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Premetro Buenos Aires|Buenos Aires PreMetro}} |
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*http://www.metrovias.com.ar |
*http://www.metrovias.com.ar |
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*[http://www.subte.com.ar/ Subterráneos de Buenos Aires] (Spanish) |
*[http://www.subte.com.ar/ Subterráneos de Buenos Aires] (Spanish) |
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Revision as of 14:28, 7 December 2010
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File:PreMetro-E2 .png PreMetro
The PreMetro or Line E2 is a 7.4 km (4.6 mi) tram line that connects with the Buenos Aires Metro line E, at Plaza de los Virreyes station and runs to General Savio and Centro Cívico. It is operated by Metrovías.
It was officially opened to the public on 27 August 1987. The cost of building and fitting out the line was USD 5.4 million. An additional USD 4.6 million was allocated to the acquisition of a fleet of 25 light rail vehicles.
Initially only a total of eight cars were built using new metal bodies manufactured in Buenos Aires mounted on the original 1913 Belgian-built La Brugeoise chassis, and despite their age, the 1913 rebuilt cars could cover the 7.4-km line in less than 30 minutes.
The Argentine company Fábrica de Material Ferroviario (MATERFER) of Córdoba won the order for the construction of 25 modern LRVs of an entirely Argentine design, for which Siemens was subcontracted to supply the electrical components. The new single-unit, bidirectional trams provide a seating capacity of 32, with room for over 100 standees, three doors per side are provided for rapid egress and ingress. Power at 750 volts DC is picked up by a single pantograph. Couplers are not furnished so multiple operation is not possible. The cars entered into service on 14 October 1988; it appears that only 17 of these cars were built.
Line “E2” passes through many poorer areas, but travel on the light rail line is generally safe. Tram operates at 10-minute headways during the day.
Stations
- Plaza de los Virreyes
Line E Metro - Intendente Saguier
- Balbastro
- Mariano Acosta
- Somellera
- Ana María Janer (formerly known as Fuerza Aérea)
- Fátima
- Fernández de la Cruz
- Presidente Illia (connection with commuter rail line Belgrano Sur)
- Parque de la Ciudad
- Escalada
- Pola
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Branch 1 (Centro Cívico)
- Ana Díaz
- Centro Cívico
Branch 2 (General Savio)
- Larrazabal (formerly known as Armada Argentina)
- Nicolás Descalzi (formerly known as Ministro Carrillo)
- Gabino Ezeiza
- General Savio
See also
External links
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