Rio de Janeiro Metro

The Rio de Janeiro Metro is a rapid-transit rail network serving Rio de Janeiro and nearby municipalities. Its lines connect central districts with parts of the North Zone, South Zone, and Barra da Tijuca.

Line 1 (Rio de Janeiro Metro): A Rio de Janeiro Metro line linking central areas with the South Zone and Tijuca. Its route forms the network’s central spine and serves many of the city’s busiest destinations.
Rio de Janeiro Metro construction: The planning and building of the rapid-transit network in Rio de Janeiro. Construction unfolded in stages, producing the network’s present-day structure.
Rio de Janeiro: A major Brazilian city on the Atlantic coast and the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The metro serves the city’s densely populated districts and urban destinations.
Rio de Janeiro South Zone: The coastal district of Rio de Janeiro that includes neighborhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Metro service links this major residential and visitor area to central Rio.
Line 2 (Rio de Janeiro Metro): A Rio de Janeiro Metro line running through northern neighborhoods and sharing track with Line 1 in central Rio. Its shared central section lets the two lines operate as a connected network.
Rio de Janeiro Metro Line 1 opening: The 1979 inauguration of the first Rio de Janeiro Metro service between Praça Onze and Glória. This initial service marked the network’s transition from construction to operation.
Barra da Tijuca: A large coastal neighborhood in western Rio de Janeiro, known for its beaches and modern development. Line 4 connects this distant district with the metro’s central network.
Rio de Janeiro North Zone: The large northern part of Rio de Janeiro, containing many residential neighborhoods and transport corridors. Line 2 provides the metro’s principal route through this populous part of the city.
Line 4 (Rio de Janeiro Metro): A metro line connecting Ipanema with Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. Its extension brought rapid transit to Barra da Tijuca and western Olympic venues.
Rio de Janeiro Metro Line 2 opening: The start of service on the Rio de Janeiro Metro’s second line in 1981. Line 2 extended rapid transit into the city’s northern districts.

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São GonçaloCompared with: Its network does not directly serve São Gonçalo, highlighting uneven metropolitan transit coverage.