Parla Tram
The Parla Tram is a tram system operating in the city of Parla in the Community of Madrid, Spain., the network consists of a single circular route, with trams running continuously in both directions around the loop. The network is operated by the Tranvía de Parla S.A. company, whose main shareholder is Globalvia with 85%; CCM owns the remaining 15%.
Although neither Tranvía de Parla S.A. nor Metro de Madrid S.A. officially lists the Parla Tram as part of Madrid's Metro Ligero network, the Regional Transport Consortium of Madrid designates it as such and gives it the route number ML4, and such a classification can often also be found in unofficial settings.
Project
This is a project promoted by the local administration of Parla. Opened on 6 May 2007, and 8 September 2007, can be the journey between the stations Plaza de Toros to Parla Industrial City until completion of the works of the station North Parla.It consists of a circular line of 15 stations with stops every, a total length of . It connects the city center with new urban developments and points of interest in the city such as the Commissioner of Police, health and cultural centers, shopping centers, etc. There is a connection with the Parla station of Cercanías Madrid located in downtown Parla and in future with a new station in the north of the city. Along with the construction of the tram, there have been "park and ride" facilities built throughout the city to promote the use of public transport.
Extensions
There were plans to eventually build two more lines, also circular.- "Line 2" would run to PAU-5, located on the banks of the A-42, to aid in the development of the Parla industrial park.
- "Line 3" would serve the future developments of southern Parla and the hospital and the new commuter train station to be located in the south of the city.