Parla Tram
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| Parla Tram | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Parla Tram in a partially segregated right-of-way | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Native name | Tranvía de Parla | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stations | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 6 May 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line length | 8.3 km (5.2 mi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | 750 V DC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Madrid city of Parla has a circular tram line which provides transportation within the city as well as to the rest of the metropolitan area. This network is standard gauge which facilitates compatibility and vehicle interchangeability with other lines built or planned in the Community of Madrid. The main shareholder of the company is Globalvia[1] (a Spanish private infrastructure company) with 85%, and then CCM with 15%.
The tram is integrated in the Metro Ligero system as ML Line 4.[2]
Project
[edit]This is a project promoted by the local administration of Parla. Opened on 6 May 2007 (Phase I), and 8 September 2007 (Phase II), can be the journey between the stations Plaza de Toros to Parla Industrial City until completion of the works of the station North Parla (which is still to be opened and will house a railway interchange with Cercanías Madrid).
It consists of a circular line of 15 stations with stops every 500 meters (1,600 ft), a total length of 8.3 km (5.2 mi) (similar to the Montpellier tramway). It connects the city center with new urban developments (Parla Este among them) and points of interest in the city such as the Commissioner of Police, health and cultural centers, shopping centers, etc. There is a connection with the Parla station of Cercanías Madrid located in downtown Parla and in future with a new station in the north of the city. Along with the construction of the tram, there have been "park and ride" facilities built throughout the city to promote the use of public transport.
Extensions
[edit]There were plans to eventually build two more lines, also circular.
- "Line 2" (or Metro Ligero ML-5) would run to PAU-5, located on the banks of the A-42, to aid in the development of the Parla industrial park.
- "Line 3" (or Metro Ligero ML-6) would serve the future developments of southern Parla and the hospital and the new commuter train station to be located in the south of the city.
Given the financial crisis facing the city there are many questions about the economic feasibility of extending the system. As of January 2020[update], Parla Tram remains a single line.
Ticketing
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The ticket price is similar to urban bus lines in the city. Madrid regional travel passes are valid (at least B2 zone).
Capacity
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Parla Tram uses the Alstom Citadis 302, with a maximum capacity of 220 passengers, being the same amount as three buses. This model is the same used in Trambaix and Trambesòs in Barcelona, Tenerife Tram, Murcia Tram and Metro Ligero de Madrid.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Home". globalvia.com.
- ^ "Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid - Metro Ligero / Tranvía".