Capital Metro (Arab Union)

The Capital Metro (Arabic: مترو العاصمة mitrū al-ʿāṣimah) is the rapid transit system serving the Arab Union's capital Nasser City and the surrounding Capital metropolitan community. Beginning operations in 1966 along three lines, the Capital Metro has since expanded steadily in size, operating 11 lines since 2005. In late 2018, construction began on a 12th line, originally slated for completion in 2021 but delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic; service is scheduled to begin on New Year's Day 2024. Construction of a 13th line, currently in the final planning stages, is expected to break ground in September 2023.

The Capital Metro network is fully electrified, employing third rail technology powered by direct current; trains operate along a grade-separated, exclusive right-of-way, which is completely underground in and around the urban core where the built environment is denser, and on or above ground in less dense suburban areas. Trains attain a cruising speed of up to 145 km/h where distance between stations is far, and between closer stations cruise at a speed rarely below 100 km/h.

The Capital Metro serves 178 stations, of which 70 are transfer stations: 33 serving more than one line, 24 serving other rail networks (the Capital Express and/or longer distance intercity lines), and 13 serving both. On all lines, outbound trains terminate at a terminus station unique to the line, and inbound trains at New West Station in the capital's city centre. The Capital Metro handles an average daily (weekday) ridership of 4.45 million, with regular service in operation 24/7. It is owned and operated by Metrosim.

Lines

 * 1) Airport Line
 * 2) Blue Line
 * 3) Coast Line
 * 4) Gold Line
 * 5) Green Line
 * 6) Millennium Line
 * 7) Orange Line
 * 8) Purple Line
 * 9) Red Line
 * 10) Silver Line
 * 11) Yellow Line