Line 53 (Amsterdam Metro)

Metro line 53 is part of the Amsterdam metro network, running between Amsterdam Centraal and Gaasperplas metro station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.[1] The line opened on October 16, 1977, replacing the busy 56 bus line, initially running from Weesperplein. Only on October 11, 1980, did the line finally reach the Centraal Station.[2]

M53
Overview
StatusOperational
Stations14
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemAmsterdam Metro
Operator(s)GVB
History
Opened16 October 1977 (1977-10-16)
Technical
Line length11.7 km (7.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Operating speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Route map

Centraal Station metro 52
Nieuwmarkt
Waterlooplein
Weesperplein turning track
Weesperplein
Wibautstraat
Amstelstation
Spaklerweg turning track
Spaklerweg
metro 51
LCM(Logistiek Centrum Metro) Yard
NL-A10.svg A 10
metro 50
Van der Madeweg
metro 50 54
Amsterdam–Arnhem railway underpass
Weesp–Leiden railway underpass
Venserpolder
Diemen-Zuid Yard
Verrijn Stuartweg stabling track
Verrijn Stuartweg
Ganzenhoef
Kraaiennest
NL-A9.svg A 9
Gaasperplas
Gaasperplas Yard

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