Tehran Metro Line 3
| Tehran Metro Line 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Native name | خط ۳ مترو تهران | ||
| Owner | Tehran Urban and Suburban Railways Organization (Metro) | ||
| Locale | Tehran, Tehran Province | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 25 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Tehran Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | Tehran Urban and Suburban Railways Organization (Metro) | ||
| Depot(s) | Azadegan Depot | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | December 16, 2012 (Shahid Beheshti-Teatr-e Shahr) 2014 (Southern section) September 22, 2015 (Northern section) | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 37 km (23 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | Third rail | ||
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Tehran Metro Line 3 travels from northeast to southwest. Line 3 is one of the most important lines as it connects southwest Tehran to northeast, crosses busy parts of the capital city, and can help to alleviate traffic problems. About 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) of Line 3 became operational in December 2012, followed by 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) in April 2014, and finally, the last section of the line which is 18 kilometers (11 mi) opened on September 22, 2015, increasing the length of the line to a total of 37 kilometers (23 mi).