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Vilnius Metro

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Locale
  
Vilnius, Lithuania

Number of lines
  
3

Transit type
  
Rapid transit

Vilnius Metro

Vilnius Metro (Lithuanian: Vilniaus metropolitenas) is a proposed rapid transit system in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Three lines are currently proposed to connect the busiest and most populous city districts. Its purpose is the relief of traffic congestion, which increased significantly in the 1990s and 2000s. In 2001 Mayor Artūras Zuokas requested international support for a feasibility study of the proposed system. The proposal was approved as part of the city's master plan by the Vilnius Municipal Council in 2002. Systra was chosen by the city as a study partner; the Scott Wilson Group conducted a public-private financing feasibility study during 2005 and 2006.

As of 2007, the project was the subject of intense debate by politicians and citizens. The concerns include cost (an estimated 890 million Euro), the possibility that vibrations would damage the historic buildings in Vilnius Old Town, and the perception that streets would be closed.

Proposed lines

  1. Vilnius airport - Perkūno st. (Pašilaičiai) (11 stations)
  2. Stotis - Vilniaus Universitetas (16 Stations)
  3. Žiedas (Vilkpėdė) - Santariškės (11 stations)

References

Vilnius Metro Wikipedia


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