Cercanías Zaragoza

Cercanías Zaragoza is the name given to the Renfe operated commuter train service in and around the city of Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain.

Cercanias Zaragoza
Overview
Area servedZaragoza, Utebo
LocaleCentro, Portillo, Delicias, San José, Casetas, Utebo
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines1+1 Proposed
Number of stations6
Annual ridership295.000
WebsiteCercanías Zaragoza
Operation
Began operation11 June 2008 (2008-06-11)
Operator(s)Renfe Operadora
Infrastructure manager(s)Adif
CharacterTraditional track structure
Number of vehicles2 (+1 backup)
Train length3 cars
Headway1 Hour
Technical
System length16.6 km (10.3 mi)
No. of tracks2
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) (Iberian gauge)
Electrification3kV DC Catenary
Top speed120 km/h (75 mph)

There is currently one line, the C-1 which it runs from Zaragoza-Miraflores station to Casetas. Trains run once an hour off-peak, with extra trains in rush hour. The second Cercanías line, along with extra stations on the original line, is being considered.

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