Amsterdam Metro Ticketing System

Amsterdam Metro Ticketing System

The OV-chipkaart, a nationwide contactless smart card system, is the only valid form of ticket on the metro system. It replaced the so-called strippenkaart system on 27 August 2009, after the two systems had run parallel since 2006. Ticket barriers have been installed in all metro stations, with free-standing card readers where platforms are shared with train or tram lines. Amstelveen Line light rail stations are only equipped with free-standing card readers.

Graphic Design

Signage on the Amsterdam Metro system has featured multiple designs stemming from different eras. The original 1974 signage uses the M.O.L. typeface, which was specially designed for the metro by Gerard Unger. The openings within the letters are larger than normal in order to improve the letters' legibility when illuminated. The name M.O.L. refers to the Dutch word mol which means mole in English. The idea to use a mole as the mascot for the metro was rejected by city authorities. Other versions are the 1991 version found on the Amstelveen Line, the 1995 version found mainly on Ring Line and the 2009 version which has replaced earlier versions at many stations. In 2016 the City Region of Amsterdam commissioned a new signage system and logo in an effort to harmonize all of the signage and wayfinding elements across all metro lines, in time for the renovation of the East Line and opening of the North-South Line. The new design is based on the already-existing R-net branding, though somewhat modified. It uses the Profile typeface and harks back to the original Unger design by using blue, white and red design elements. All of the wayfinding systems commissioned after the original 1974 one are designed by Mijksenaar.

Amsterdam Metro Communications

A communications backbone for the Amsterdam Metro was installed by Thales, which is also responsible for associated maintenance.

Amsterdam Metro Overview

Amsterdam Metro Native Name: Amsterdamse metro
Owner: City of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Metro Locale: Amsterdam, Diemen, Ouder-Amstel
Amsterdam Metro Transit Type: Rapid transit
Amsterdam Metro Number of Lines: 5
Amsterdam Metro Number of Stations: 39
Amsterdam Metro Daily Ridership: 247,397 (2018)
Amsterdam Metro Annual Ridership: 90.3 million (2018)
Amsterdam Metro Began Operation: 14 October 1977
Amsterdam Metro Operator(s): Gemeente Vervoerbedrijf
Amsterdam Metro Number of Vehicles: 90
Amsterdam Metro System Length: 42.7 km (26.5 mi)
Amsterdam Metro Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Amsterdam Metro Electrification:
Third rail, 750 V DC
Amsterdam Metro Top Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)

 
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