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{{Line 2 (Madrid Metro)}}
{{short description|Rapid transit line of the Madrid Metro}}
{{Infobox rail line
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| name = {{rint|madrid|2}} Line 2
| other_name =
| native_name = Línea 2
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| color = {{rail color|Madrid Metro|2}}
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| image = Estación de metro de Alsacia (2).jpg
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| image_alt = Line 2 train in Alsacia station
| caption = Line 2 train in {{MdM|Alsacia}} station
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| system = [[Madrid Metro]]
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| end = {{MdM|Las Rosas}}
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'''Line 2''' of the [[Madrid Metro]] is a [[rapid transit]] line in [[Madrid]]. It runs through the city center between the [[Las Rosas (Madrid Metro)|Las Rosas]] and [[Cuatro Caminos (Madrid Metro)|Cuatro Caminos]] stations, for a total of 20 stations (the Cuatro Caminos - [[La Elipa (Madrid Metro)|La Elipa]] section with 60-metre platforms and the [[La Almudena (Madrid Metro)|La Almudena]] - [[Las Rosas (Madrid Metro)|Las Rosas]] with 90-metre platforms), linked by 14.1 km of track in a [[Loading gauge|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''' of the [[Madrid Metro]] was opened on 11 June 1924 between Sol and Ventas.

Most stations have side platforms, except Cuatro Caminos, which has a side platform and a central platform. The stations in the section between [[Quevedo (Madrid Metro)|Quevedo]] and [[Santo Domingo (Madrid Metro)|Santo Domingo]], both included, are not adapted. The [[Banco de España (Madrid Metro)|Banco de España]], [[Retiro (Madrid Metro)|Retiro]], [[Manuel Becerra (Madrid Metro)|Manuel Becerra]] and [[Ventas (Madrid Metro)|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==
==History==
It first opened on 11 June 1924 and originally ran between {{MdM|Sol}} and {{MdM|Ventas}} stations. Line 2 was extended from Sol to {{MdM|Quevedo}} on 27 December 1925, and then further to {{MdM|Cuatro Caminos}} on 1 September 1929.
It was later extended from Sol to Quevedo on 27 December 1925 and from Quevedo to Cuatro Caminos on 1 September 1929. In 1932, a branch from Goya to Diego de León was added. This branch was transferred to Line 4 in 1958. In 1964 the line was extended from Ventas to Ciudad Lineal, though it was really the first part of Line 5, transferred to the latter in 1970. Later, Canal Station was added 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, and in the future this station will provide interchange with Line 11, but no date has been set for this. Finally, on 16 March 2011, the line was extended from La Elipa to Las Rosas.


In 1932, a branch from Goya to {{MdM|Diego de León}} was added, though this branch was transferred to [[Line 4 (Madrid Metro)|Line 4]] in 1958. In 1964 the line was extended from Ventas to {{MdM|Ciudad Lineal}}, though this too was transferred, to [[Line 5 (Madrid Metro)|Line 5]] in 1970. Later, {{MdM|Canal}} was added as an [[infill station]] between {{MdM|Quevedo}} and Cuatro Caminos to provide interchange with the extended [[Line 7 (Madrid Metro)|Line 7]] on 16 October 1998.
From 2013-2016, the line was called Línea 2 Vodafone, due to a sponsorship by [[Vodafone]]. <ref>{{cite web
| url =http://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/7604641/06/16/Adios-a-Vodafone-Sol-la-estacion-del-metro-de-Madrid-recupera-su-nombre-original.html | title =Adiós a Vodafone Sol: la estación del metro de Madrid recupera su nombre original | language=Spanish | date =1 June 2016 | website =eleconomista.es}}</ref>


On 16 February 2007 the line was extended from Ventas to {{MdM|La Elipa}}, with the intention of providing an interchange with [[Line 11 (Madrid Metro)|Line 11]] in the future. Additionally, Line 2 was extended past La Elipa to {{MdM|Las Rosas}} on 16 March 2011.
Sevilla station of Line 2 won't be opened until 2019 due to improvement and maintenance.

From 2013-2016, the line was called ''Línea 2 Vodafone'' due to a sponsorship by [[Vodafone]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/7604641/06/16/Adios-a-Vodafone-Sol-la-estacion-del-metro-de-Madrid-recupera-su-nombre-original.html |title=Adiós a Vodafone Sol: la estación del metro de Madrid recupera su nombre original |language=Spanish |date=1 June 2016 | website=eleconomista.es}}</ref>

The {{MdM|Sevilla}} station was temporarily closed in 2019 due for improvements and maintenance.


==Rolling stock==
==Rolling stock==
Line 2 has used four-car trains of [[Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles|CAF]] class 3400 since the summer 2007.


==Stations==
Line 2 has used four-car trains of class 3400 since the summer 2007.
{| class=wikitable
!Station
!Opened
!Zone
!Connections
|-
|{{MdM|Cuatro Caminos}} {{access icon}} || 1929 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|1}} {{rint|madrid|6}}
|-
|{{MdM|Canal}} {{access icon}} || 1998 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|7}}
|-
|{{MdM|Quevedo}} || 1925 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|San Bernardo}} || 1925 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|4}}
|-
|{{MdM|Plaza de España-Noviciado}} || 1925 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|3}} {{rint|madrid|10}}
|-
|{{MdM|Santo Domingo}} || 1925 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Ópera}} {{access icon}} || 1925 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|5}} {{rint|madrid|r}}
|-
|{{MdM|Sol}} {{access icon}} || 1919 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|1}} {{rint|madrid|3}}<br>[[Cercanías Madrid]]: {{rint|madrid|c-3}} {{rint|madrid|c-4}}
|-
|{{MdM|Sevilla}} {{access icon}} || 1924 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Banco de España}} || 1924 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Retiro}} || 1924 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Príncipe de Vergara}} || 1924 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|9}}
|-
|{{MdM|Goya}} {{access icon}} || 1924 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|4}}
|-
|{{MdM|Manuel Becerra}} || 1924 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|6}}
|-
|{{MdM|Ventas}} || 1924 || A || [[Madrid Metro]]: {{rint|madrid|5}}
|-
|{{MdM|La Elipa}} {{access icon}} || 2007 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|La Almudena}} {{access icon}} || 2011 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Alsacia}} {{access icon}} || 2011 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Avenida de Guadalajara}} {{access icon}} || 2011 || A ||
|-
|{{MdM|Las Rosas}} {{access icon}} || 2011 || A ||
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Madrid Metro}}
{{Commons|Madrid Metro}}
{{Wikivoyage|Madrid}}
{{Wikivoyage|Madrid}}
* [https://www.metromadrid.es/en/index.html Madrid Metro] (official website)
* [https://www.metromadrid.es/en/index.html Madrid Metro] (official website)
* [http://www.metromadrid.es/export/sites/metro/comun/documentos/planos/Planoesquematicoingles.pdf Schematic map of the Metro network – from the official site] {{en icon}}
* [http://www.metromadrid.es/export/sites/metro/comun/documentos/planos/Planoesquematicoingles.pdf Schematic map of the Metro network – from the official site] {{in lang|en}}
* [http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/es/mad/madrid.htm Madrid at ''UrbanRail.net'']
* [http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/es/mad/madrid.htm Madrid at ''UrbanRail.net'']
* [http://www.madrid-guide-spain.com/madrid-metro.html ENGLISH User guide, ticket types, airport supplement and timings]
* [http://www.madrid-guide-spain.com/madrid-metro.html ENGLISH User guide, ticket types, airport supplement and timings]
* [http://www.cityrailtransit.com/maps/madrid_map.htm Network map (real-distance)]
* [http://www.cityrailtransit.com/maps/madrid_map.htm Network map (real-distance)]
* [https://www.metrolinemap.com/metro/madrid/ Madrid Metro Map]
* [https://www.metrolinemap.com/metro/madrid/ Madrid Metro Map]



{{Madrid Metro station|line2=yes}}
{{Madrid Metro station|line2=yes}}

Latest revision as of 11:13, 28 May 2024

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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Station Opened Zone Connections
Cuatro Caminos Disabled access 1929 A Madrid Metro:
Canal Disabled access 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 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 1924 A
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:
La Elipa Disabled access 2007 A
La Almudena Disabled access 2011 A
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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