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Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Europe)

Basic Data

System known asMetro
Date of opening16.10.1977
Network length32.7 km
Number of stations33 (or 33*)
Number of lines4
Stations per line8.25
km per station*0.99
km per line8.18
* when transfer stations are counted as one
Numerical data by J. Serradell as of 1 Jan 2008.
     
Left or right trackright
Air-conditioned trainsNo
Walk-through trainsNo
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless trainsNo
Platform screen doorsNo




Departure Procedure and Sounds

Announcements: An electronic "ding-dong" signal. There is also a "ding" and in a pre-recorded voice the next station name. At the terminus, the voice says "Endpunt".



Metro Fonts

Typefaces that have been designed exclusively for this metro:

NameDesignerYearSampleAvailabilityReference
M.O.L.Gerard Unger1974gerardunger.com




Archaeology


Exhibits in stations:
  • Waterlooplein: Permanent exhibition of aechaeological objects excavated during construction of this station.






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