Jardim do Morro station

Jardim do Morro
Porto Metro station
The station looking north, with the Serra do Pilar Monastery to the right and the Dom Luís I Bridge in the distance
General information
LocationVila Nova de Gaia
Portugal
Coordinates41°8′15.63″N 8°36′31.06″W / 41.1376750°N 8.6086278°W / 41.1376750; -8.6086278
Line(s)
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
AccessibleYes
History
Opened17 September 2005
Services
Preceding station Porto Metro Following station
Faria Guimarães Line D General Torres
towards Vila d'Este
Non-rail connection
Preceding station   Gaia Cable Car   Following station
Cais de Gaia
lower terminal
  Gaia Cable Car   Terminus

Jardim do Morro is a light rail station on line D of the Porto Metro system in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. It is situated on the Avenida da República immediately to the south of the upper level of the Dom Luís I Bridge, which the trains use to cross over the Douro river from Porto. It is adjacent to the Jardim do Morro, the Serra do Pilar Monastery and the upper station of the Gaia Cable Car.

The initial section of line D, including Jardim do Morro station, opened on 17 September 2005, with trains initially running between Câmara de Gaia, to the south, and Pólo Universitário to the north. The line has since been extended from Câmara de Gaia to Vila d’Este, and from Pólo Universitário to Hospital de São João.

The station is preceded by São Bento and followed by General Torres stations. On weekdays, trains run every five to six minutes, declining to every 10 minutes on weekends and evenings.

The station platforms are on the surface, and there are two through tracks, each served by a side platform. The platforms are directly accessible from the Avenida da República. The Gaia Cable Car provides a link from Jardim do Morro to the riverside promenade of Cais de Gaia, with several nearby Port wine cellars, along with restaurants, cafes and a departure point for Douro river cruises.