Line 4 is an underground rapid transit line in Milan, Italy, part of the Milan Metro. The line color is blue. The first section opened on 26 November 2022[2] and as of 2023 it is 7.3 km (4.5 mi) long with 8 stations.[3] The full line opened on 12 October 2024[3] The line is 15.2 km (9.4 mi) long with 21 stations.[4]
| M4 | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Locale | Milan, Italy | ||
| Connecting lines |    | ||
| Stations | 21 | ||
| Website | Official website  | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Milan Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | Azienda Trasporti Milanesi | ||
| Rolling stock | Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro | ||
| Daily ridership | 40,000 (July 2023-February 2024)[1] | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 26 November 2022 (first phase) | ||
| Last extension | 12 October 2024 (full line) | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 15.2 km (9.4 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
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The line features automatic driverless trains[5] and is designed for a capacity of 24–28,000 passengers per hour in each direction.[6] The expected annual ridership is 87 million.
Construction
editThe first three stations of the line (Linate-Repetti-Forlanini) was originally planned to be completed in 2015, as part of the works for the Milan Expo. However, delays in planning, financing[7] and construction works forced to postpone the opening, with the first section opening on 26 November 2022[2][8] and the rest of the line expected to open by 2023.[9] Once completed, the line will be 15 km (9.3 mi) long with 21 stations, compared to its current 8 operational stops. The remaining 13 stops opened on 12 October 2024.[10]
The consortium ATM-Webuild is responsible for the construction works.[11][12]
Of the total estimated cost of about €1.7 billion, the Government of Italy will cover €786 million via a grant, the municipal government of Milan will cover €400 million, and €512 million will be funded by private investors.[11]
Route
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The line is planned to connect the south-western neighborhood of Lorenteggio with Linate Airport on the east, passing through the city center. All stations are underground.
| Station Name | Transfer | Opening |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristoforo FS |  
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12 October 2024[10] |
| Segneri | ||
| Gelsomini | ||
| Frattini | ||
| Tolstoj | ||
| Bolivar | ||
| California | ||
| Coni Zugna | ||
| Sant'Ambrogio |
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| De Amicis | ||
| Vetra | ||
| Santa Sofia | ||
| Sforza-Policlinico | (Missori)
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| San Babila |
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4 July 2023 |
| Tricolore | ||
| Dateo |     
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26 November 2022[2] |
| Susa | ||
| Argonne | ||
| Stazione Forlanini |
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| Repetti | ||
| Linate Aeroporto | 
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Rolling stock
editThe line uses Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro automatic driverless trains.[5] The line will be operated by 37 four-car EMUs manufactured by Hitachi Rail Italy at Reggio Calabria. Because of production problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some were sent to Hitachi Newton Aycliffe in England for final fitting out.[13]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Milan: from Monday extended hours on the M4 metro line". Agenzia Nova. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Apre la nuova metro di Milano: c'è la data per l'inaugurazione della M4, la linea blu". MilanoToday (in Italian). 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b "M4, apre la nuova tratta San Babila-Linate: oggi si viaggia gratis. Tutto quello che c'è da sapere". Il Giorno (in Italian). 3 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Linea 4". www.metropolitanamilanese.it. Metropolitana Milanese. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Metropolitana M4 approvata, realizzazione Linate – Lorenteggio al via". Cronaca Milano. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Milano M4". Metropolitana Milanese. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Tabacci: a rischio il secondo lotto della M4". Corriere della Sera Milano. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Metrò 4, aprono i cantieri". Corriere della Sera Milano. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "L'apertura della linea M4 a Milano slitta per ritrovamenti archeologici (e covid)". MilanoToday (in Italian). Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b "C'è una data per l'apertura di tutta la linea M4". MilanoToday (in Italian). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ a b "M4, lavori assegnati a Impregilo e Atm". Corriere della Sera Milano. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Tar: "Metrò 4, gare regolari". Via ai cantieri". Corriere della Sera. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ Milan Metro cars in Newton Aycliffe The Railway Magazine issue 1436 November 2020 page 9