Mercabarna (Barcelona Metro) Explained

Mercabarna
Type:Barcelona Metro rapid transit station
Address:Mercabarna, Barcelona
Coordinates:41.3336°N 2.0283°W
Structure:Underground
Opened:2016
Owned:Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona
Zone:1 (ATM)
Map Type:Spain Province of Barcelona#Spain

Mercabarna is a Barcelona Metro station, located in the Mercabarna market complex of the Zona Franca in the Sants-Montjuïc district of Barcelona. The station is served by line L9.[1] [2]

The station is located underneath the western approach to the Mercabarna market, with its only entrance provided by a staircase and elevator at the intersection of Carrer K and the Carrer Transversal 6, with a ticket office below ground. The two 108m (354feet) long side platforms are at a lower level.[2] [3]

The station was opened in 2016, at the time of the extension of line L9 from Zona Universitaria station to Aeroport T1 station.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plànolbcn . Ajuntament de Barcelona . Catalan . 2015-02-03.
  2. Web site: Track map of the Barcelona Metro . cartometro.com . 2015-02-03.
  3. Web site: Mercabarna . Catalan . trenscat.com . 2016-09-18.