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Rome's Metro Line C: A Friendly Overview
Rome's Metro Line C is one of the most important lines in the city. If you're located in the southeastern part of Rome and need to travel to other areas of the city, Line C is the perfect solution for you.
History of Line C
The history of Line C began in the 1990s when the first state funds were allocated for its construction. Initially, the construction of the line was scheduled for a predetermined date in view of the Jubilee of 2000.
In December 2001, the interministerial committee for economic planning included Line C among the strategic works of the objective law. The following year, after the approval of the project by the municipality of Rome, the state funded part of the track.
In 2004, the project was also approved by CIPE, and in 2005 the tender was published for the awarding of the works. The tender was won by the temporary association of companies "Metro C Società consortile."
In May 2006, the construction sites were opened for the first archaeological investigations. During these works, Roman-era building artifacts were found in Largo di Torre Argentina, leading to the cancellation of the Argentina station from the project.
Features of Line C
Line C is Rome's third subway line and the only one to have an automatic driverless train system built by AnsaldoBreda. It is the only heavy automatic subway line in Italy.
Line C is characterized by the green color used for the interior decorations of the trains, stations, and on the maps. The line extends for over eleven kilometers with 22 stops, including an interchange with Line A (San Giovanni) and two others with the Roma-Giardinetti railway.
Ongoing Works
Currently, two more stations are under construction, one of which is an interchange with Line B (Fori Imperiali), and the creation of an exchange hub with Rome's suburban railway services FL1 and FL3 at the Pigneto station. Additional seven stations on the line (T2 and T1 sections) are planned, including an interchange with Line A at Ottaviano, with funding until 2032 allocated in the 2023 budget law.
Conclusions
Rome's Metro Line C is a convenient and efficient option for traveling in the southeastern part of the city. Thanks to the automatic train system, the line can provide a safe and comfortable travel experience.
We look forward to seeing the evolution of Line C with the addition of the new planned stations. This will make it even easier to move around the city of Rome and fully enjoy the beauty of the Eternal City.
