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Amsterdam Metro

Amsterdam Metro
Amsterdam metro logo.svg
Overview
Native name Amsterdamse metro
Owner City of Amsterdam
Locale Amsterdam, Amstelveen,
Diemen, Ouder-Amstel
Transit type Rapid transit and light rail
Number of lines 4 routes (1 under construction)
Number of stations 52 (total)
33 (metro only stations)
Daily ridership 181,000 (2015)
Annual ridership 66.2 million (2015)
Operation
Began operation 1977
Operator(s) GVB
Number of vehicles 111 (incl. 90 modern metro cars)
Technical
System length 41 km (25 mi) (total)
31.4 km (19.5 mi) (metro only portions)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 750 V DC third rail
600 V DC overhead (Route 51)
Top speed 70 km/h (43 mph)