Line B | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | In use | ||
Owner | ATAC | ||
Locale | Rome, Italy | ||
Termini |
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Stations | 26 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | Rome Metro | ||
Operator(s) | ATAC | ||
Daily ridership | 345,000[1] | ||
History | |||
Opened | 9 February 1955 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 18.151 km (11.279 mi) plus B1 branch of 5,5 km[2] | ||
Character | Underground and Elevated | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
Electrification | Overhead lines | ||
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Line B is a metro line serving Rome, Italy, and part of the Rome Metro. Despite its name, Line B was the first line to be built in the city. It crosses Rome diagonally from north-east, starting at Rebibbia and at Jonio stations, to south, terminating at Laurentina, in the EUR district. It crosses Line A at Termini station. The line has 26 stations and is shown in blue on Metro maps.