Line 2 (Madrid Metro)
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.
| Line 2 | |
|---|---|
Line 2 train in Alsacia station | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Línea 2 |
| Owner | CRTM |
| Locale | Madrid |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 20 |
| Website | www |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Madrid Metro |
| Operator(s) | CRTM |
| Rolling stock | CAF 3000 |
| History | |
| Opened | 11 June 1924 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 14.031 km (8.718 mi) |
| Character | Underground |
| Track gauge | 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in) |
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
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
Line 2 has used four-car trains of CAF class 3400 since the summer 2007.
Stations
| Station | Opened | Zone | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuatro Caminos | 1929 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Canal | 1998 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Quevedo | 1925 | A | |
| San Bernardo | 1925 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Plaza de España-Noviciado | 1925 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Santo Domingo | 1925 | A | |
| Ópera | 1925 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Sol | 1919 | A | Madrid Metro: Cercanías Madrid: |
| Sevilla | 1924 | A | |
| Banco de España | 1924 | A | |
| Retiro | 1924 | A | |
| Príncipe de Vergara | 1924 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Goya | 1924 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Manuel Becerra | 1924 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| Ventas | 1924 | A | Madrid Metro: |
| La Elipa | 2007 | A | |
| La Almudena | 2011 | A | |
| Alsacia | 2011 | A | |
| Avenida de Guadalajara | 2011 | A | |
| Las Rosas | 2011 | A |
Gallery
- The terminal station at Cuatro Caminos
- An in-train line diagram
- Sevilla station
See also
References
- "Adiós a Vodafone Sol: la estación del metro de Madrid recupera su nombre original". eleconomista.es (in Spanish). 1 June 2016.