Line 2 (Madrid Metro)


Line 2 of the Madrid Metro is a rapid transit line in Madrid. It first opened on 11 June 1924 and originally ran between and stations.

History

Line 2 was extended from Sol to on 27 December 1925, and then further to on 1 September 1929.
In 1932, a branch from Goya to was added, though this branch was transferred to Line 4 in 1958. In 1964 the line was extended from Ventas to, though this too was transferred, to Line 5 in 1970. Later, was added as an infill station between and Cuatro Caminos to provide interchange with the extended Line 7 on 16 October 1998.
On 16 February 2007 the line was extended from Ventas to, with the intention of providing an interchange with Line 11 in the future. Additionally, Line 2 was extended past La Elipa to.
From 2013-2016, the line was called Línea 2 Vodafone due to a sponsorship by Vodafone.
The station was temporarily closed in 2019 due for improvements and maintenance.

Rolling stock

Line 2 has used four-car trains of CAF class 3400 since the summer 2007.

Stations

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