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RECIFE
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The first metro line (Linha Centro) was built in the early 1980's to relieve the city from increasing traffic problems and pollution. It runs mostly above ground along a former railway alignment from the city centre in the east towards the western suburbs and the bus station (Rodoviária). An extension from Rodoviária to Timbi (Camaragibe), a town of almost 200,000 inhabitants (4.5 km) opened in December 2002.The current length of the network is 25 km with 18 stations. The metro carries some 120,000 passengers a day. The line has broad gauge and is operated by Metrorec (Metro Recife). The southern line (Linha Sul) towards Cabo is being upgraded for metro service as far as Cajueiro Seco (14 km - 12 stations). It will have direct access to the airport. At Shopping station, a peoplemover will link the station to the shopping centre. Trains for the new line will have air-conditioning. The line was due to open in 2002, but due to financial problems the first four stations were only completed in February 2005, and two more added in 2008. Direct transfer to buses (with tariff integration) is possible at Joana Bezerra, Afogados, Barro and Jaboatão.
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History
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Mar 1985 - Recife - Werneck |
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The remaining stretch of the southern line between Shopping and Cajueiro Seco is expected to open in late 2008/early 2009. The southern line from Cajueiro Seco to Cabo (18.5 km) will also be double tracked and offer a 20-minute-headway with diesel units. |
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Practical
Info
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- OPERATION 5:00 - 23:00, every 7.5 minutes (every 5 minutes during rush hours) - FARES (2008) Unitario
(Single) - R$ 1.30
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Links
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Metrorec (Official website) Companhia Brasileira de Trens Urbanos (CBTU) incl. map
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2007 © Robert Schwandl (UrbanRail.Net)
With
3 million inhabitants Recife is one of the largest metropolitan areas
in northeastern Brazil.