Karaj metro
Karaj Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Karaj, Iran. This system has 2 operating lines with 10 working stations. The planned system will include 6 lines and 76 stations.
| 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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Line 1 with 7 stations is an extension and a part of Tehran Metro Line 5 with 7 operating stations in 43 km (26.7 mi), connecting Hashtgerd to Garmdarreh. Line 2 opened partially on 27 February 2023 with 2 stations in 6.5 km (4.0 mi), later that year another station was added, making the total stations of this line, 3. This line currently connects Golshahr boulevard to Taleghani boulevard, but is planned to connect Kamalshahr to Malard.
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