Line 3 (Madrid Metro)
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| File:Madrid-MetroLinea3.svg Line 3 | |
|---|---|
| Platform at Ventura Rodríguez Platform at Ventura Rodríguez | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Línea 3 |
| Owner | CRTM |
| Locale | Madrid |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 18 |
| Website | metromadrid |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Madrid Metro |
| Operator(s) | CRTM |
| Rolling stock | CAF 3000 |
| History | |
| Opened | 6 August 1936 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 16.424 km (10.205 mi) |
| Character | Underground |
| Track gauge | 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in) |
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Line 3 is a rapid transit line of the Madrid Metro in Madrid. It contains 18 stations across 16.424 kilometres (10.205 mi).
History
The line was opened in August 1936 between Sol and Embajadores, a few days before the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. In 1941 it was extended from Sol to Argüelles, in 1949 from Embajadores to Delicias, in 1951 from Delicias to Legazpi, in 1963 from Argüelles to Moncloa. In 2007, the platforms were lengthened to 90 metres (300 ft) to allow for 6-car trains of CAF class 3000. During this process, all of the stations were modernized and rebuilt, thus giving the original section of Line 3 a brand new look. Moncloa station was completely rebuilt adjacent to that of the Line 6, proving an easy connection between the two lines. On 21 April 2007, the line was extended from Legazpi to Villaverde Alto, doubling its length. This was the first extension of the line since 1951. Further extensions on both ends of the line have been proposed. In the south, the line will be extended to El Casar station, where it will meet Line 12 and Cercanías Line C-3.[1]
Stations
| Station | Opened | Zone | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Casar Disabled access (proposed extension)[2] | B1 | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea12.svg Cercanías Madrid: File:C-3 dark pink.svg | |
| Villaverde Alto Disabled access | 2007 | A | Cercanías Madrid: File:C-4 dark blue.svg File:C-5 yellow.svg |
| San Cristóbal Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| Villaverde Bajo-Cruce Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| Ciudad de los Ángeles Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| San Fermín-Orcasur Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| Hospital 12 de Octubre Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| Almendrales Disabled access | 2007 | A | |
| Legazpi Disabled access | 1951 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea6.svg |
| Delicias Disabled access | 1949 | A | |
| Palos de la Frontera Disabled access | 1949 | A | |
| Acacias-Embajadores Disabled access | 1936 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea5.svg Cercanías Madrid: File:C-5 yellow.svg |
| Lavapiés Disabled access | 1936 | A | |
| Sol Disabled access | 1919 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea1.svg File:Madrid-MetroLinea2.svg Cercanías Madrid: File:C-3 dark pink.svg File:C-4 dark blue.svg |
| Callao Disabled access | 1941 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea5.svg |
| Plaza de España-Noviciado Disabled access | 1925 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea2.svg File:Madrid-MetroLinea10.svg |
| Ventura Rodríguez Disabled access | 1941 | A | |
| Argüelles Disabled access | 1941 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea4.svg File:Madrid-MetroLinea6.svg |
| Moncloa Disabled access | 1963 | A | Madrid Metro: File:Madrid-MetroLinea6.svg |
See also
References
- ↑ Clinnick, Richard (5 August 2021). "Madrid Metro Line 3 extension tender issued". IRJ. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ↑ "Posible conexión de Metrosur desde El Casar con la L3 por Villaverde Alto" (in Spanish). Soy de Madrid. 18 February 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
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