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Porto

(Oporto), Portugal (Europe)


Date of opening [d.m.y]07.12.2002
Network length21.7 km (13.49 mi)
Number of stations15 (14*)
Number of lines2
Stations per line7.50
Avg. station distance*1.55 km (0.96 mi)
Avg. line length10.85 km (6.74 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.
     
System known asMetro
Annual ridershipUnknown
Track orientationRight
Air-conditioned trainsYes
Walk-through trainsYes
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsNo
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Metro Arts and Architecture

Examples of good station design:


Rating: 2 stars (silver)  Porto

This city in northern Portugal got a light rail system in 2002. At street level, tracks are often embedded in grass. 15 of the 78 stations are underground [mporto.no.sapo.pt].

Photo [Nuno Fonseca, fotopic.net]: Entrance of Pólo Universitário station (2004).
Underground station architecture, surface-station furniture, signage and typography are quite consistent in their cool minimalistic elegance. Predominant materials are concrete, glass, and steel. Architect of all stations is Eduardo Souto de Moura, a former student of Alvaro Siza.

Photo [Paulo, skyscrapercity.com]: Casa da Musica station.




Departure Procedure and Sounds

Buzzing. When it arrives and leaves the stations: "[Trim, trim]".





Archaeology


Exhibits in stations:
  • Campo 24 de Agosto: During construction in 2004, a fountain from the 16th century has been discovered and excavated. It is now part of the concourse level of this station.




Useful Links for Porto Metro

Search (Google) (will most likely bring up Porto Metro's official website)
System maps (Google Images)
City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Porto city information (Wikipedia)



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