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Line 2 (Madrid Metro)

Coordinates: 40°25′05″N 3°41′57″W / 40.4180°N 3.6993°W / 40.4180; -3.6993
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Line 2
Line 2 train in Alsacia station
Line 2 train in Alsacia station
Overview
Native nameLínea 2
OwnerCRTM
LocaleMadrid
Termini
Stations20
Websitewww.metromadrid.es/en/linea/linea-2
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMadrid Metro
Operator(s)CRTM
Rolling stockCAF 3000
History
Opened11 June 1924; 100 years ago (1924-06-11)
Technical
Line length14.031 km (8.718 mi)
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in)
Route map

Legend
Line 1
 Cuatro Caminos
(Line 6)
Canal
(Line 7)
 Quevedo
San Bernardo
(Line 4)
 Noviciado
(Line 3)
Plaza de España (Line 10)
 Santo Domingo
Ramal
 Ópera
(Line 5)
Line 3
 Sol
(Line 1)
Atocha-Chamartín line
 Sevilla
Banco de España
Madrid–León line
 Retiro
Príncipe de Vergara
(Line 9)
 Goya
Line 4
 Manuel Becerra
(Line 6)
Ventas
Line 5
 La Elipa
La Almudena
Alsacia
Avenida de Guadalajara
Las Rosas
This diagram:

Line 2 of the Madrid Metro is a rapid transit line in Madrid. It runs through the city center between the Las Rosas and Cuatro Caminos stations, for a total of 20 stations (the Cuatro Caminos - La Elipa section with 60-metre platforms and the La Almudena - Las Rosas with 90-metre platforms), linked by 14.1 km of track in a narrow gauge tunnel, with a journey that lasts approximately 33 minutes. Despite being one of the oldest and shortest in the system, it has undergone various expansions throughout its existence. The first ended up as new lines (the Goya-Diego de León branch absorbed by line 4 and the Ventas-Ciudad Lineal extension absorbed by line 5) and the recent extensions to La Elipa and Las Rosas have taken the line to the eastern periphery of the city.

Most stations have side platforms, except Cuatro Caminos, which has a side platform and a central platform. The stations in the section between Quevedo and Santo Domingo, both included, are not adapted. The Banco de España, Retiro, Manuel Becerra and Ventas stations are also not accessible. Taking this into account, 60% of the stations on this line are accessible.

The rolling stock is made up of CAF 3000 series 4-car MRSM trains.

History

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It first opened on 11 June 1924 and originally ran between Sol and Ventas stations. Line 2 was extended from Sol to Quevedo on 27 December 1925, and then further to Cuatro Caminos on 1 September 1929.

In 1932, a branch from Goya to Diego de León was added, though this branch was transferred to Line 4 in 1958. In 1964 the line was extended from Ventas to Ciudad Lineal, though this too was transferred, to Line 5 in 1970. Later, Canal was added as an infill station between Quevedo and Cuatro Caminos to provide interchange with the extended Line 7 on 16 October 1998.

On 16 February 2007 the line was extended from Ventas to La Elipa, with the intention of providing an interchange with Line 11 in the future. Additionally, Line 2 was extended past La Elipa to Las Rosas on 16 March 2011.

From 2013-2016, the line was called Línea 2 Vodafone due to a sponsorship by Vodafone.[1]

The Sevilla station was temporarily closed in 2019 due for improvements and maintenance.

Rolling stock

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Line 2 has used four-car trains of CAF class 3400 since the summer 2007.

Stations

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District Station Opened Zone Connections
Chamberí / Tetuán Cuatro Caminos Disabled access 1929 A Madrid Metro:
Chamberí Canal Disabled access 1998 A Madrid Metro:
Quevedo 1925 A
Chamberí / Centro San Bernardo 1925 A Madrid Metro:
Centro Plaza de España-Noviciado 1925 A Madrid Metro:
Santo Domingo 1925 A
Ópera Disabled access 1925 A Madrid Metro:
Sol Disabled access 1919 A Madrid Metro:
Cercanías Madrid:
Sevilla Disabled access 1924 A
Banco de España 1924 A
Retiro / Salamanca Retiro 1924 A
Salamanca Príncipe de Vergara 1924 A Madrid Metro:
Goya Disabled access 1924 A Madrid Metro:
Manuel Becerra 1924 A Madrid Metro:
Ventas 1924 A Madrid Metro:
Ciudad Lineal La Elipa Disabled access 2007 A
La Almudena Disabled access 2011 A
San Blas-Canillejas Alsacia Disabled access 2011 A
Avenida de Guadalajara Disabled access 2011 A
Las Rosas Disabled access 2011 A
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Adiós a Vodafone Sol: la estación del metro de Madrid recupera su nombre original". eleconomista.es (in Spanish). 1 June 2016.
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