Cádiz Bay tram-train
| Cádiz Bay tram-train | |
|---|---|
Tram-trains stopping at Reyes Católicos station | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Tranvía Metropolitano de la Bahía de Cádiz |
| Locale | Cádiz, San Fernando and Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain |
| Transit type | Light rail, tram-train |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 21 |
| Daily ridership | 5.920 (2024) |
| Annual ridership | 2.1 million (2024) |
| Website | https://www.trambahia.es/ |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 26 October 2022 |
| Operator(s) | Renfe Viajeros |
| Technical | |
| System length | 24 km (14.9 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+21⁄32 in) Iberian gauge |
The Cádiz Bay tram-train, popularly known as Trambahía, is a tram-train/light rail system in the Spanish city of Cádiz and the surrounding area. The 24 km (14.9 mi) system opened on 26 October 2022.
It is the fourth metropolitan light rail system to be built in Andalusia, after Seville Metro (2009), Málaga Metro (2014) and Granada Metro (2017). It is also the fourth by number of passengers carried - over 2.1 million in 2024.
According to the European Commission, the tram-train service is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 7,000 tonnes each year, in addition to the projected 97% reduction in traffic injuries and a 75% drop in road deaths.