IPSE DIXIT ROME METRO LINE C ROME’S C LINE: THE METRO «THAT MAY NEVER BE COMPLETED» “It will never be completed,” “You can’t dig underground in Rome,” “It’s an impossible project.” Residents of Rome know well: the C line has become a symbol of Italy’s notorious struggle with infrastructure development. But the reality is quite different: this project is a remarkable feat of engineering that balances modern advancement with the preservation of Rome’s historical heritage. It has successfully integrated cutting-edge infrastructure while recovering and safeguarding an immense archaeological legacy that might otherwise have been lost. Some of the 22 operational stations have transformed into museums, showcasing the extraordinary artifacts uncovered during excavations—unique works of art that offer a glimpse into Rome’s rich history. Rome’s C Line moves more than 13 million people each year (Source: Statistical Yearbook 2023 City of Rome). «It is now clear that the Metro C project, despite the challenges posed by the Court of Auditors’ ruling, has now failed. With this, any plans to address Rome’s overall mobility issues, currently burdened by heavy traffic, have become unfeasible.» Carlo Ripa di Meana, president of Italia Nostra. Corriere Roma, February 2, 2012 It moves more than 13 million people a year. Some stations have become museums where visitors can appreciate the wonders uncovered during excavations. Thanks to the subway excavations, valuable and unique archaeological artifacts have been discovered, unearthed, and preserved. IN SHORT Name: Rome Metro Line C Locarion: Italy/Roma Start date: 2006 Opening of the first sections: 2014 Criticisms: Slow progress, speculation that it would never be completed Results: 13 million users each year THE BENEFITS OF A GREAT WORK SOURCES COMUNE DI ROMA https://www.comune.roma.it/web/it/ pubblicazioni-dati-e-statistiche.page CORRIERE DELLA SERA https://roma.corriere.it/roma/ notizie/cronaca/12_febbraio_2/ metroc-italia-nostra-reazionigarrone-1903119139133.shtml Webuild Multimedia Collection Webuild Multimedia Collection
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