A City That Builds Metros Like No Other | Milan Metro

In this Transit Explained episode, we talk about the Milan Metro, and the innovative construction methods that were used to build this relatively young metro system!

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[sergiosutti]

Being an Italian living in the center of Milan since many generations, it’s really cool seeing foreigners admire our city for things we give for granted or uninteresting.

[staycgirlsitsgoingdown]

The tram system is also *amazing*, I took it when I was there a few months ago and there were trams coming along every 3-4 minutes and it was actually faster than driving for many trips

[bryanCJC]

Something I really love about this system is how the trains and stations feature color accents that match the colors of the line. I think that really enhances the line's identity and provides a consistent visual cue. It's also a good component of branding, which I believe to be really important.

[taccus]

I live near Milan (roughly 45 kms) and when I have to go there I almost always park the car at Cascina Gobba (an M2 stop with a huge parking exchange) and take the metro from there, as driving in Milan during the day can be a pain in the ass. Milan is one of the few cities where I truly enjoy public transport

[NoelBode]

I moved to Milan 5 years ago. I had been planning to buy a bike to get around, as that's what I'd been using in Minneapolis where I lived previously, but I didn't get around to it until about a month after I arrived in Milan—at which point I realized I had no need for a bike, since between the S lines, metro, trams, and buses it was a piece of cake to get anywhere in the city.

Really top-notch video, very much enjoyed this perspective.

[johannesjakob]

And last but not least, from Milano Centrale you can travel to Paris with Trenitalia's Frecciarossa 1000 and from Porta Garibaldi with the TGV. A very new(Dec 2021) connection; did used it myself and it is such a super adventure on rail. I can recommend it to everyone.

[spmchannel]

As someone from Hong Kong, with all the associated mass transit experience from home, I must say Milan’s system is the one I like best when I’m not in my home town. From the trains, underground system to the trams…

Bravo.

[urbanfile]

Yeah!
I'm so happy you did Milan. I didn't see it coming 😁
I have to say I'm impressed about the accuracy, over all on some little details which are not usually known, such as the interconnection between M2 and M5 and the lack of depot for the latter

Good job. As always, but this time I can say that with full knowledge of the facts 😊

[joeconner]

long awated. most underrated metro in the world

[sams]

I visited Milan last autumn from Switzerland for a day trip and we actually seen a lot of the city thanks the metro

[nlxhiwv]

great video! ive been to milan recently and used all of the lines of the metro with the exception of m3. i must say i love the Hitachi trains on the m5 line, they feel very modern. i also really like the fact that the stations are all decorated with the colors of the line they serve, it really helps and is quite eye pleasing

[ChilternRailPhotography]

Went there only weeks ago the metro is fantastic and when you ride at the front of the m5 you can see how amazing and open the tunnels are. The tram system is also amazing with old and new trams!

[eannamcnamara]

I can't wait for the metro to Monza. As a F1 fan and Monza being one of my favorite race tracks ever, being able to go there on the metro will be awesome

[SirMangoMantango]

Technically the Copenhagen metro is operated by Milan Metro aswell.

[andreafarina]

I live in Italy and whenever I go to Milan I'm really amazed by its transit system. The metro lines are great and well connected to the train stations, the trams and buses have been designed to easily and quickly connect to major metro stations.
Also the city is investing a lot in bike infrastructure. I really enjoy moving around Milan

[RcottR]

I liked visiting Milan. Nice clean city and easy to get around.

[NathanRixThroughGlass]

One of things that surprised me the most in Milan is that every time we had to drive, most of the route was along the construction for the ME metro, meaning once it opens, those are all convenient transit trips

[ilyapetoushkoff]

The most awkward part of the whole plan is the absence of an interchange between M3 and M4. 
There have been talks to eventually building a connecting corridor between Policlinico and Croccetta but I am not aware as to whether this is going to happen.

The twists and turns of M5 are also incredibly hard to explain, it could have been a much straighter line.

However, despite all that, the public transport system in Milan is extremely useful and allows moving around the city most freely.

[rubenvanvessem]

I’ve rarely taken M5, but M1, M2 and M3 all hold happy memories. I use the M1 the most, going to Porta Venezia (the nicest part of the city), but M3 will always be my favourite, the yellow ceilings still look fresh.

[Gio_Panda]

I live in Milan, not even in the center, and like many others I don't own a car. Public transport is cheap and ridiculously efficient and fast.
I've always given it for granted and never really knew most of what you said in this video, so thanks!