Line 2 (Madrid Metro)

Line 2 of the Madrid Metro is a rapid transit line in Madrid. It first opened on 11 June 1924 and originally ran between Sol and Ventas stations.

Line 2
Line 2 train in Alsacia station
Overview
OwnerCRTM
LocaleMadrid
TerminiCuatro Caminos
Las Rosas
Stations20
Websitewww.metromadrid.es/en/linea/linea-2
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMadrid Metro
Operator(s)CRTM
Rolling stockCAF 3000
History
Opened11 June 1924 (1924-06-11)
Technical
Line length14.031 km (8.718 mi)
CharacterUnderground
Track gauge1,445 mm (4 ft 8 78 in)
Route map

Cuatro Caminos
Canal
Quevedo
San Bernardo
Noviciado
Santo Domingo
Ópera
Sol
Sevilla
Banco de España
Retiro
Príncipe de Vergara
Goya
Manuel Becerra
Ventas
La Elipa
La Almudena
Alsacia
Avenida de Guadalajara
Las Rosas

History

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.

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 1929AMadrid Metro:
Canal 1925AMadrid Metro:
Quevedo1925A
San Bernardo1925AMadrid Metro:
Plaza de España-Noviciado1925AMadrid Metro:
Santo Domingo1925A
Ópera 1925AMadrid Metro:
Sol 1919AMadrid Metro:
Cercanías Madrid:
Sevilla 1924A
Banco de España1924A
Retiro1924A
Príncipe de Vergara1924AMadrid Metro:
Goya 1924AMadrid Metro:
Manuel Becerra1924AMadrid Metro:
Ventas1924AMadrid Metro:
La Elipa 2007A
La Almudena 2011A
Alsacia 2011A
Avenida de Guadalajara 2011A
Las Rosas 2011A

See also

References

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