Line 11 (Naples Metro)
| Line 11 | ||||||||||
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| Overview | ||||||||||
| Status | Operational | |||||||||
| Locale | Metropolitan City of Naples Aversa (Province of Caserta) | |||||||||
| Termini | ||||||||||
| Connecting lines | Lines 1 | |||||||||
| Stations | 5 (planned total of 11) | |||||||||
| Service | ||||||||||
| Type | Rapid transit | |||||||||
| System | Naples Metro | |||||||||
| Operator(s) | EAV | |||||||||
| History | ||||||||||
| Opened | 16 July 2005 (2005年07月16日) | |||||||||
| Technical | ||||||||||
| Line length | 10.5 km (6.5 mi) | |||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | |||||||||
| Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | |||||||||
| Operating speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) | |||||||||
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Line 11 (Italian: Linea 11), also known as the Rainbow Line (Italian: Linea Arcobaleno), as each station is identified by a different colour, is a rapid transit line, part of the Naples Metro, in Naples, Italy. It connects Naples with its northern suburbs.
History
[edit ]The first section of the line, between Piscinola and Mugnano, was opened in 2005.[1]
In 2009, the line was extended from Mugnano to Aversa Centro, with two intermediate stops in Giugliano and Aversa Ippodromo.[2]
Route
[edit ]The line connects Naples (Piscinola Scampia station) to the town of Aversa. Only Piscinola station (shared with line 1) is within the municipality of Naples.
| Naples Metro Line 11 | ||
| Station Name | Transfer | Opening |
|---|---|---|
| Piscinola Scampia | Interchange with Line 1 | 2005 |
| Mugnano | 2005 | |
| Melito | Under construction | |
| Giugliano | 2009 | |
| Aversa Ippodromo | 2009 | |
| Aversa Centro | 2009 | |
| Teverola Centro | Under construction | |
| Teverola ASI | Under construction | |
| Macerata Campania | Under construction | |
| Santa Maria Capua Vetere | Under construction | |
Management
[edit ]The line is managed by Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV) company.
Service
[edit ]Trains usually travel every 15 minutes, and every 10 minutes during peak hours.[3]
