Specifications - Milano Metro Modernisation, Italy

Key Data
Population	2.8 million
Operator	Azienda Trasporto Milanese
Date opened	1964
Route length	69km (45 miles)
Gauge	1,435mm
Stations	84
Maximum line speed	110km/h (70mph)
Number of staff	300
Extensions planned
Line 1	To New Exhibition Centre
Line 2	Famagosta﷓Abbiategrasso
Line 3	Zara-Maciachini Comasina
Line 4	East-west line to University/Linate
Line 5	To Northern Suburbs
Electrification
Voltage	600V
Current	DC overhead
Rolling Stock
Present fleet	700
New stock	20
Type	Eurotram
Builder	Bombardier
Capacity	270 passengers
Special Characteristics
Improvements largely funded by municipality
Modern technology replacing elderly trams
New trains among the longest light rail vehicles in the world
Existing tram fleet average 50 years old
New routes incorporate automatic train control
Extensions and two new lines planned
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