Anghel Saligny metro station

Anghel Saligny, known for a short time as Linia de Centură ("Ring Road"), is a metro station in southeastern Bucharest on Line M3. It is the final stop of the Preciziei – Anghel Saligny M3 extension. It was opened on 20 November 2008 as part of the extension from Nicolae Grigorescu, which initially operated as a shuttle. The regular operation started on 4 July 2009.[1]

Anghel Saligny
General information
LocationBucharest outskirts; close to A2 motorway and Bucharest Ringroad (Linia de Centura)
Sector 3, Bucharest
Romania
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
History
Opened20 November 2008
Services
Preceding station Bucharest Metro Following station
Nicolae Teclu
towards Preciziei
Line M3 Terminus

Originally planned to serve the large industrial estates in the area and replace the obsolete surface tram line, now it serves suburban commuters and students.

References

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  1. ^ Schwandl, Robert. "București". urbanrail.

44°24′20″N 26°12′30″E / 44.40563°N 26.20844°E / 44.40563; 26.20844