Red Line (Luas)
| Luas Red Line | |
|---|---|
Luas Red Line tram passes Red Cow depot | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Transport Infrastructure Ireland |
| Locale | Ireland |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 32 |
| Service | |
| Type | Light rail |
| Operator(s) | Transdev |
| Depot(s) | Red Cow |
| History | |
| Opened | 26 September 2004 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 13 miles (21 km) |
| Number of tracks | Double track |
| Character | Primary |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC Overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
The Red Line (Irish: Líne Dhearg) is one of the two lines of Dublin's Luas light rail system. The Red Line runs in an east–west direction through the city centre, north of the River Liffey, before travelling southwest to Tallaght, with a fork to Citywest and Saggart. The Red Line opened on 26 September 2004.