Lausanne Metro
Lausanne Metro Lausanne Central Metro Station | |
| Native name | Metro de Lausanne |
|---|---|
| Owner | Lausanne Transport Authority |
| Locale | Lausanne |
| Transit type | Rapid transpit |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 9 |
| Daily ridership | 29,960 (1738 AN) |
| Annual ridership | 10.8 million (1738 AN) |
| Began operation | 1735 AN |
| Operator | Lausanne Transport Authority |
| Headway | 10 minutes |
| Number of vehicles |
14 (active) 4 (reserve) |
| System length | 18.9 km (11.8 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Average speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
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The Lausanne Metro is an urban rail transportation system that serves the city of Lausanne, capital of South Lyrica. Construction began in 1732 AN as part of the Federal National Plans. The system consists of a single line which has a total of 12 stations across a length of 18.7 km.
SInce the opening of the network, the TR-100 has been used.
Rolling stock
| Designation | Producer | Total Units | Units in service | Scrapped | Power output | Top speed | Years built | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-100 'Super-Subway' | TR | 14 | 10 | - | 2600 kW | 140 km/h (87 mph) | 1732-1735 AN | 
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Lines
| # | Line | Opened | Last extension | Stations Served | Length | Average interstation | Journeys made (1738 AN) | Termini | Rolling Stock | Conduction system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Line 1 | 1735 AN | 1742 AN | 9 | 18.9 km / 11.8 mi | 400 m / 2,130 ft | 10.8 million | Porte
Aéroport |
TR-100 | Automatic |
Stations
Line 1
Line 1 runs west to east, connecting the city center to the central station, out to the Ferry port and Airport of Lausanne. It is identified by the colour blue.
The Line was approved in 1732 AN, with construction taking 3 years. It was opened between Port and Sacre Coeur in 1735 AN. The line runs underground until Permontagne. The extension to Aéroport opened in 1742 AN. It is currently the only line of the network.
| Name | Date opened | Platforms | Namesake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port | 1735 AN | 3 | Harbour of Lausanne |
| Haraldsborg | 1735 AN | 2 | Haraldsborg barrio |
| Île de l'Ambassade | 1735 AN | 2 | Embassy Isle |
| Avenida Wechua | 1735 AN | 2 | Wechua Avenue |
| Université | 1735 AN | 2 | University of Lausanne |
| Gare | 1735 AN | 3 | Central Train Station |
| Centre de Cité | 1735 AN | 2 | City Centre |
| Pact de Raspur | 1735 AN | 2 | Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly |
| Sacre Coeur | 1735 AN | 2 | Temple of the Lakes |
| Permontagne | 1742 AN | 2 | Permontagne barrio |
| Val de Nartonne | 1742 AN | 2 | Nartonne Valley |
| Aéroport | 1742 AN | 3 | Lausanne International Airport |
Stations
Most stations are served 24 hours a day. Underground stations in Lausanne are typically accessed by staircases going down from street level. Many of these staircases are painted in red, with slight or significant variations in design for each station. Several stations are built underneath other buildings and have accesses inside or adjacent to it. All entrances have yellow square lights and signs with 'Metro'.
Concourse
Most stations in the subway system have mezzanines. Mezzanines allow for passengers to enter from multiple locations at an intersection and proceed to the correct platform without having to cross the street before entering. Inside mezzanines are fare control areas, where passengers physically pay their fare to enter the subway system. Many elevated stations also have platform-level fare control with no common station house between directions of service.
Paying for subway services can be done in station booths or vending machines. There is a physical ticket system, as well as a digital contactless smart card known as TarjetaMetro. These smart cards can be swiped at a turnstile, customers enter the fare-controlled area of the station and continue to the platforms. Special 'Waiting Areas' are available in most underground stations, consisting of benches and identified by a yellow sign.
Platforms
A typical subway station has waiting platforms ranging from 150 to 180 m (450 to 600 ft). Some are longer. Most stations have platforms serving one line, but some share lines. Overhead electronic boards show which trains stop where and when. Identification is also available on the front and sides of the trains.
There are several common platform configurations. Most single line stations, especially above ground, have two side platforms. Double and multi-line stations have at least one island platform. End stations also have an island platform.
Accesibility
The network was built with facilities for Disabled people in mind. Most are handicapped-accessible, including wheelchair-friendly turnstiles. Street elevators are available for many stations. Many stations also have both staircases and escalators.
Service
Fares
Riders pay a single fare to enter the subway system and may transfer between trains at no extra cost until they exit via station turnstiles; the fare is a flat rate regardless of how far or how long the rider travels. Thus, riders must swipe their physical ticket, TarjetaMetro, or smartphone on an reader at the turnstile upon entering the subway system, but not a second time upon leaving.
As of 1735 AN, the base fare is NAX€3.00. Fares can be paid with most credit or debit cards (including smartphone pay), with a reusable TarjetaMetro, or with single-use tickets. The LTA offers 7-day (at €14.50) and 30-day (at €60.00) unlimited ride programs that can lower the effective per-ride fare significantly. Reduced fares are available for the elderly and people with disabilities (at €1.65).
Operating hours
Service starts at 5:30 am and ends at about 12:00 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, services end later, at about 1:30 pm.
When the Metro is closed, two night train services are run at 2:00 and 4:00 pm, except on Fridays and Saturdays, when a single night service is run at 4:00 pm. It follows the same routes and stops at the same stations.
Wi-fi
From the onset of the construction, Wi-fi was installed on the LM in 1735 AN for most stations and trains. It is a free service. The network is connected through 4G services, including within tunnels.
