Line 3 (Madrid Metro) Explained

Line 3
Native Name:Línea 3
Native Name Lang:es
Image Alt:Platform at Ventura Rodríguez
Type:Rapid transit
System:Madrid Metro
Locale:Madrid
Stations:18
Owner:CRTM
Operator:CRTM
Character:Underground
Stock:CAF 3000
Linelength Km:16.424
Map State:collapsed

Line 3 is a rapid transit line of the Madrid Metro in Madrid. It contains 18 stations across 16.424km (10.205miles).

History

The line was opened in August 1936 between and, a few days before the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. In 1941 it was extended from Sol to, in 1949 from Embajadores to, in 1951 from Delicias to, in 1963 from Argüelles to .

In 2007, the platforms were lengthened to 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. 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 to, 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 station, where it will meet Line 12 and Cercanías Line C-3.[1]

Stations

StationOpenedZoneConnections
(proposed extension)[2] B1 Madrid Metro


Cercanías Madrid:

2007 A Cercanías Madrid
2007 A
2007 A
2007 A
2007 A
2007 A
2007 A
1951 A Madrid Metro
1949 A
1949 A
1936 A Madrid Metro


Cercanías Madrid:

1936 A
1919 A Madrid Metro


Cercanías Madrid:

1941 A Madrid Metro
1925 A Madrid Metro
1941 A
1941 A Madrid Metro
1963 A Madrid Metro

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madrid Metro Line 3 extension tender issued. IRJ. 5 August 2021. Clinnick. Richard. 6 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Posible conexión de Metrosur desde El Casar con la L3 por Villaverde Alto . 18 February 2019 . Spanish . Soy de Madrid . August 13, 2019.