Line 11 (Madrid Metro)
 Line 11 | |||
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 Platforms with 8000 series train at La Peseta station | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | Línea 11 | ||
| Owner | CRTM | ||
| Locale | Madrid | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 7 | ||
| Website | www | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||
| System | Madrid Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | CRTM | ||
| Rolling stock | CAF 8000 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 16 November 1998 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) | ||
| Character | Underground | ||
| Track gauge | 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in) | ||
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Line 11 of the Madrid Metro is a rapid transit line in Madrid, Spain. The line originally opened between Plaza Elíptica and Pan Bendito on 16 November 1998.
History
For the line's first eight years of existence, there were just three stations. In 2006 the line was extended from Pan Bendito to La Peseta with two intermediate stations.
In 2010 the line was extended once more to La Fortuna.
Future
Line 11 was projected to ultimately become one of the longest lines in Madrid according to plans of the regional government in 2005.[2]
The project to expand the line north and south was reimagined in 2020. The final form is projected to become a large 'Diagonal' which would connect 11 of the 12 lines of the metro. The new line is expected to extend to the south, to Cuatro Vientos in the south (connecting with Line 10). From the northeast, it will lead through the city centre, connecting all the lines at the East via a semicircular trajectory, then reaching the Barajas Airport and the new Hospital Isabel Zendal (built during the COVID-19 pandemic) and finally ending in the Valdebebas new urban development.[3] It has been pointed out that this expansion would alleviate the comparatively lacking interconnectedness of the outward lines, leading to shorter commutes and a declogging of the often overloaded circular Line 6.[4]
Works on the next section from Plaza Elíptica to Conde de Casal is scheduled to begin in November 2022, with the other sections scheduled to begin construction in 2024. The full extension is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2027.[5]
Rolling stock
Line 11 uses four-car trains of CAF class 8000 large rolling stock since the opening of the La Fortuna extension. Before that, the line used class 3000 trainsets.
Stations
| Municipality | District | Station | Opened | Zone | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Carabanchel | Plaza Elíptica  |
1981 | A | Madrid Metro: 
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| Abrantes |
1998 | A | |||
| Pan Bendito |
1998 | A | |||
| San Francisco |
2006 | A | |||
| Carabanchel Alto |
2006 | A | |||
| La Peseta |
2006 | A | |||
| Leganés | La Fortuna |
2010 | B1 |
See also
References
- ^ Ángel Medina, Miguel (20 July 2019). "La ampliación más necesaria del metro de Madrid llega tarde". El País. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "Página personal de José Carlos Canalda. Artículos de infraestructuras". www.jccanalda.es. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "El mapa de La Diagonal, la nueva línea 11 del Metro de Madrid: las estaciones en 33,5 kilómetros". El Español (in Spanish). 30 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ Barnés, Héctor G. (11 December 2020). "El caso único de la línea 6 y la maldición de la hora: por qué el metro de Madrid es así" (in Spanish). El Confidencial. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ Tragacete, Mónica (February 7, 2022). "La línea 11 de Metro de Madrid empezará a ampliarse en noviembre de 2022 y abrirá completa en 2027" [Line 11 of the Madrid Metro will begin expanding in November 2022 and will open completely in 2027]. 20 minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved February 19, 2022.
External links
- Madrid Metro (official website)
- Schematic map of the Metro network – from the official site (in English)
- Madrid at UrbanRail.net
- ENGLISH User guide, ticket types, airport supplement and timings
- Network map (real-distance)
- Madrid Metro Map
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