Network
The GVB operates a number public transportation networks in and around the city of Amsterdam, including:
- 3 metro lines, partly elevated, no level crossings.
- 1 light rail (sneltram = fast tram) line to the neighboring town Amstelveen, partly using metro tracks, partly on the street with its own lanes, and with level crossings (Route 51).
- 17 tram routes, on street, partly mixed with all other traffic, partly on lanes shared with buses and taxis, and partly on separate lanes.
- many bus routes; buses often mix with other traffic, but sometimes on lanes shared with trams and taxis, or for buses only.
- Several ferries across the IJ; at least one is frequent, operating 24 hours a day, free of charge.
In addition, a new metro line, the North/South line, is under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2017.
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