Karaj Metro متروی کرج | |||
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Overview | |||
Owner | Karaj Municipality | ||
Locale | Karaj, Iran | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
Number of lines | 2 (6 planned) | ||
Number of stations | 10 | ||
Website | metro.karaj.ir | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | March 7, 1999 (line 1) FEB 27, 2023 (line 2) | ||
Operator(s) | Karaj Urban and Suburban Railway Organization | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 49.5 km (30.8 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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Karaj Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Karaj, Iran.[1] This system has 2 operating lines with 10 working stations. The planned system will include 6 lines and 76 stations.
Line 1 with 7 stations is an extension and a part of Tehran Metro Line 5[1] with 7 operating stations in 43 km (26.7 mi), connecting Hashtgerd to Garmdarreh.[2] Line 2 opened partially on 27 February 2023 with 2 stations in 6.5 km (4.0 mi),[1] later that year another station was added, making the total stations of this line, 3.[3] This line currently connects Golshahr boulevard to Taleghani boulevard,[4] but is planned to connect Kamalshahr to Malard.[1]