Line 1 (Metrovalencia)
Line 1 is one of the nine lines of Metrovalencia. It is the oldest line of the system, opened in 1988. The line has 59 stations with a total of 70.24 kilometres (43.65 mi). This makes Line 1 the longest line of the Metrovalencia, almost four times longer than the second one (Line 5).
Line 1 | |
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A train in Torrent Avinguda | |
Overview | |
Status | Active |
Owner | Generalitat Valenciana |
Locale | Valencia, Spain |
Termini | Bétera Villanueva de Castellón |
Stations | 40 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Metrovalencia |
Operator(s) | FGV |
Rolling stock | 33-35 trains |
History | |
Opened | 1988 |
Technical | |
Line length | 70.24 km (43.65 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
On July 3, 2006, an accident occurred on this line, between Jesús and Plaça d'Espanya station. 43 people were killed.
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