Bucharest Metro Line M4
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M4 is one of the 4 lines of the Bucharest Metro. It is currently the shortest, at only 6.2 km (3.9 mi) long and also the newest. It runs from Gara de Nord to Parc Bazilescu.
History
Construction of the line started in 1989, shortly before the revolution. The tunnels were built up to where Parc Bazilescu is today. Construction was abandoned afterwards and was resumed later on in the 90's. The first section of the M4 opened on 1 March 2000 from Gara de Nord to 1 Mai. After many years of delays the next section to Parc Bazilescu was finally opened on 1 July 2011. Parc Bazilescu was not in the initial plan and was only built to open the section quicker.[1]
In 2013 construction started on the final section of the M4 to Straulesti, along with Straulesti depot. On 3 September 2015 tunneling work was completed and the two new stations are expected to be open by late 2016.[2]
Rolling Stock
Despite being the newest line on the network, the M4 is the only line to run Astra IVA trains. This offers an interesting contrast in the new stations, when the trains are compared to the architecture. The trains sometimes break down, are very noisy and are covered in graffiti. They're going to be replaced after Metrorex replaces the Signalling System from Dimetronic with ones from Bombardier.
References
External links
- Metrorex vrea sa extinda Magistrala 4 cu 2 statii at stirileprotv.ro (Romanian)
- Metrorex a publicat anuntul de intentie privind organizarea unei proceduri de achizitie a lucrarilor de structura pentru obiectivul „Magistrala 4. Racord 2. PLS Zarea – Laminorului – Straulesti”. at metrorex.ro (Romanian)
- Linia de metrou de la Gara de Nord spre 1 Mai va ajunge pana in zona lacului Straulesti at incont.ro (Romanian)
