Line M3 - Milan Subway (Metropolitana di Milano)
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The Milan Metro Line 3, (Linea Tre in Italian
), is a subway line serving Milan
, Italy
. The line is part of the Milan Metro
and is operated by ATM
. Construction began in 1986 in order to be ready for the 1990 Football World Cup. It is also called the Yellow Line (Linea Gialla) as it is identified by yellow signage.
The line connects the south-eastern suburb of San Donato Milanese
to the north-western area of the city passing through the city centre. It is 17.1 km long with 21 stations.
A proposed south extension to Paullo
is currently on hold due to lack of funds.
The first section, from Centrale
to Duomo was opened on 3 May 1990, just before the beginning of the World Cup
. However, only a shuttle service was active beetween the two terminus. The line was extended to Porta Romana at the end of the year.
New extensions to Sondrio
on the north and to San Donato
on the south opened on 12 May 1991.
Works on the new line slowed down during the following years. Zara station
was inaugurated only on 16 December 1995 and Maciachini
on 8 December 2003. The last extension (4 stations on the north) opened in early 2011.
trains. Trains use a overhead line providing a voltage of 1,500 V
DC
. The track gauge is the 1,435 mm standard gauge
.
through the municipalities of San Donato Milanese
, Peschiera Borromeo
, Mediglia
, Pantigliate
, Settala
e Paullo
. The extension will be 14.8 km (9.2 mi) long with 6 stations and it will be mostly underground (60%).
Although the project was approved in 2010, it was put on hold at the beginning of 2011 due to lack of funds. Works are planned to start in 2013.
Italian language
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), is a subway line serving Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, Italy
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. The line is part of the Milan Metro
Milan Metro
The Milan Metro is the rapid transit system serving Milan, Italy, operated by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi. Milan metro is the longest metro system in Italy, and is the core of the Milan Transportation System...
and is operated by ATM
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi is a public company, responsible for public transportation in Milan city and some surrounding municipalities, in Italy...
. Construction began in 1986 in order to be ready for the 1990 Football World Cup. It is also called the Yellow Line (Linea Gialla) as it is identified by yellow signage.
The line connects the south-eastern suburb of San Donato Milanese
San Donato Milanese
San Donato Milanese is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 10 km southeast of Milan.-History:...
to the north-western area of the city passing through the city centre. It is 17.1 km long with 21 stations.
A proposed south extension to Paullo
Paullo
Paullo is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 16 km southeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 10,359 and an area of 8.9 km²....
is currently on hold due to lack of funds.
History
The proposal for a third metro line was approved by Milan municipality in 1977. The route was chosen based on a study of main traffic routes in previous years. The final project was presented in early 1981 and works on the new line began on 8 September of the same year.The first section, from Centrale
Centrale (Milan Metro)
Centrale is a station on Line 2 and on Line 3 of the Milan Metro in Milan, Italy. The station was inaugurated in 1970, and it became an interchange with the new yellow line in 1990....
to Duomo was opened on 3 May 1990, just before the beginning of the World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
. However, only a shuttle service was active beetween the two terminus. The line was extended to Porta Romana at the end of the year.
New extensions to Sondrio
Sondrio (Milan Metro)
Sondrio is a station of Line 3 of Milan Metro, whose inauguration took place on May 12, 1991, more than a year after the opening of the original trunk of the line to the public...
on the north and to San Donato
San Donato (Milan Metro)
San Donato is a station on Line 3 of the Milan Metro in Milan, Italy. The station was inaugurated in 1991 and it is the final station of the Yellow Line....
on the south opened on 12 May 1991.
Works on the new line slowed down during the following years. Zara station
Zara (Milan Metro)
Zara is a station of Line 3 of Milan Metro, whose inauguration took place in 1995, five years after the opening of the original trunk of the line to the public...
was inaugurated only on 16 December 1995 and Maciachini
Maciachini (Milan Metro)
Maciachini is a station of Line 3 of Milan Metro, whose inauguration took place on December 8, 2003, thirteen years after the opening of the original trunk of the line to the public. Since its opening until March 26, 2011, this station was the final stop of the line...
on 8 December 2003. The last extension (4 stations on the north) opened in early 2011.
Trains
There are 3 types of trains running on the line: the original 1989-1990 trains, revamped original trains and the new AnsaldoBreda MeneghinoAnsaldoBreda Meneghino
The Meneghino is an electric multiple unit manufactured by italian company AnsaldoBreda. Meneghino was specifically designed for the Milan Metro, hence its name, which means of Milan in italian....
trains. Trains use a overhead line providing a voltage of 1,500 V
Volt
The volt is the SI derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. The volt is named in honor of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta , who invented the voltaic pile, possibly the first chemical battery.- Definition :A single volt is defined as the...
DC
Direct current
Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through...
. The track gauge is the 1,435 mm standard gauge
Standard gauge
The standard gauge is a widely-used track gauge . Approximately 60% of the world's existing railway lines are built to this gauge...
.
Planned extension
A south extension of the line is planned. The new section will run from San DonatoSan Donato (Milan Metro)
San Donato is a station on Line 3 of the Milan Metro in Milan, Italy. The station was inaugurated in 1991 and it is the final station of the Yellow Line....
through the municipalities of San Donato Milanese
San Donato Milanese
San Donato Milanese is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 10 km southeast of Milan.-History:...
, Peschiera Borromeo
Peschiera Borromeo
Peschiera Borromeo is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 12 km southeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 21,146 and an area of 23.5 km²...
, Mediglia
Mediglia
Mediglia is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km southeast of Milan.-External links:*...
, Pantigliate
Pantigliate
Pantigliate is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km east of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,541 and an area of 5.7 km²....
, Settala
Settala
Settala is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km east of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,460 and an area of 17.5 km²....
e Paullo
Paullo
Paullo is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 16 km southeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 10,359 and an area of 8.9 km²....
. The extension will be 14.8 km (9.2 mi) long with 6 stations and it will be mostly underground (60%).
Although the project was approved in 2010, it was put on hold at the beginning of 2011 due to lack of funds. Works are planned to start in 2013.