Albacete-Los Llanos railway station explained

Albacete-Los Llanos
Style:Adif
Address:C/ Federico Garcia Lorca, Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, 02001
Code:60600
Opened:2010
Electrified:Yes
Owned:Adif
Operator:Renfe
Platforms:4
Line:
Passengers:915,608[1]
Pass Year:2018

Albacete-Los Llanos railway station is a railway station serving the Spanish city of Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha.

History

The station was opened in 2010 replacing an older station in the city, ready for service on the AVE high-speed rail line from Madrid Atocha, which was later extended to Alicante in 2013.[2]

Facilities

Albacete-Los Llanos was designed to provide a centre for leisure, commerce and culture.[3] Outlets in the station complex include McDonald's, a Mercadona supermarket, a Viaje El Corte Inglés department store, Juguetilandia toy store, cinema and McFit gym.

Services

Albacete-Los Llanos is served by various rail services; AVE high-speed rail via the Madrid–Levante high-speed rail network's Alicante branch, Alvia and Altaria mixed high-speed/conventional services to northern Spain and Murcia/Cartagena and regional trains serving destinations in Castilla–La Mancha.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adif - Información de estaciones - Albacete los Llanos. ADIF. 3 September 2019.
  2. News: High speed to Alacant from June 18. 11 June 2013. Railway Gazette International.
  3. Web site: Progress on the Madrid–Levante high-speed line. Global Railway Review. 17 September 2010. 4 September 2019.