Rome Metro, Public transit network in Rome, Italy
The Metropolitana di Roma is a public transport network in the Italian capital and extends across 60 kilometers (37 miles) with 73 stations on three lines: A in orange, B in blue, and C in green. The lines connect central districts with residential neighborhoods and run partly parallel to historic streets as they cross underground Rome.
The first section of Line B opened in 1955 and used tunnels originally built in the 1930s that served as air raid shelters during World War II. Expansion of the network proceeded slowly over decades as excavations repeatedly uncovered ancient ruins.
The San Giovanni station displays archaeological finds from the construction period, connecting today's transport infrastructure with ancient Roman traces. Passengers can view these excavated pieces directly on the platform while waiting for their train.
Tickets remain valid for 100 minutes and allow transfers between metro, buses and trams across the Roman urban area. Trains run from morning until shortly after midnight, with waiting times varying by line and time of day.
Line C operates with automated driverless trains and extends beyond city boundaries, making it the first driverless metro line in Italy. Some stations on this line lie deeper than 30 meters (100 feet) below the surface to protect ancient foundations.
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