Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Public transport

Barcelona is served by a comprehensive local public transport network that includes a metro, two separate tram networks, a bus network and several funiculars and aerial cable cars. The Barcelona Metro network comprises nine lines, identified by an "L" followed by the line number as well as by individual colours. Most of the network is operated by the Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), but three lines inter-run with suburban lines and are operated by the FGC.

The TMB also operates the city's tram networks, known as Trambaix and Trambesòs, and the city's daytime bus network. The night bus network, known as Nitbus, is operated by Mohn SL. Transports Ciutat Comtal, who also operate other tourist oriented services within the city. Other companies operate services that connect the city with towns in the metropolitan area.

The Funicular de Montjuïc, operated by the TMB, climbs the Montjuïc hill. The Funicular de Vallvidrera, operated by the FGC, and the tourist oriented Funicular de Tibidabo both climb the Tibidabo hill. The city also has two cable cars: one to the Montjuïc castle (operated by TMB) and another that runs via Torre Jaume I and Torre Sant Sebastia over the port.

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