Zuidplein metro station explained

Zuidplein
Symbol:metro
Symbol Location:rotterdam
Type:Rotterdam Metro station
Style:Rotterdam Metro
Structure:Elevated
Platform:Side platforms
Tracks:2
Opened:1968
Owned:RET

Zuidplein is an above-ground metro station in the south of the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E.

The station opened on 9 February 1968, on the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. It served as the southern terminus of the line until 25 November 1970, when a one-station extension to Slinge was opened.

Zuidplein station is located immediately adjacent to a large shopping centre of the same name. Rotterdam Ahoy,the largest multipurpose arena on Netherlands is also within walking distance of the station. A bus station is located directly underneath the metro station, providing access to local bus services.