M1 | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | operational | ||
Locale | Milan, Italy | ||
Termini | |||
Connecting lines | |||
Stations | 38[1] | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | Milan Metro | ||
Operator(s) | Azienda Trasporti Milanesi | ||
Depot(s) | Gallaratese, Precotto | ||
Rolling stock | 63 trains:[2] UdT (various series) AnsaldoBreda Meneghino AnsaldoBreda Leonardo | ||
Daily ridership | 500,000[3] | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1 November 1964 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 27 km (17 mi)[1] | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 750 V DC fourth rail or overhead catenary (overground depots only) | ||
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Line 1 (Linea Uno in Italian) is the first underground rapid transit line built in Milan, Italy. It is part of the Milan Metro and it is operated by ATM. Works on the line began in 1957, and the first part was opened on 1 November 1964,[4][5] running from Sesto Marelli to Lotto station. The line is also called Red Line (Linea Rossa in Italian), as it is visually identified by red signs. Due to its premiership, the line gave its red color to the Milan Metro logo.