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Bilbao

Spain (Europe)


Date of opening [d.m.y]11.11.1995
Network length38.91 km (24.18 mi)
Number of stations36
Number of lines2
Stations per line18.00
Avg. station distance*1.08 km (0.67 mi)
Avg. line length19.46 km (12.09 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.
     
System known asMetro
Annual ridershipUnknown
Track orientationLeft
Air-conditioned trainsYes
Walk-through trainsYes
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsNo
Metro Features List




Metro Arts and Architecture

Examples of good station design:


Rating: 2 stars (silver)  Bilbao

Most new stations have been designed by Sir Norman Foster in 1995. The underground stations have striking roofed glass entrances. They are nicknamed 'fosteritos' after the architect and shelter escalators or stairways [arcspace.com], [metrobilbao.net], [urbanrail.fotopic.net]. The corporate logo as well as the Rotis typeface, which is used for all signs and paperwork, are by Otl Aicher, 1989 [metrobilbao.net].

Photo: A fosterito at Abando station.
Foster about his spacious concrete vaults: "A tunnel dug by man through earth and rock is a very special place. Its shape is a reaction to the forces of nature and the texture of its construction bears the seal of man. This must be respected, not covered up to make the place look like any other building. One must be able to feel being underground, and make it a good, special experience" (quoted from Metro Bilbao's Touristic Guide Map).

Photo: Barakaldo station built in 2002.




Departure Procedure and Sounds

There's a faint chirping sound while the doors are open and a series of warning beeps when they close. A pre-recorded female voice announces transfer stations in Basque and Spanish. For other stations the generic station name is announced only once.

Bilbao

Departing metro train.

Length: 20 sec.

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Other Rail Transport in Bilbao

Cercanias (suburban metro)




Metros to Beaches

Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean): Line 1 to Larrabasterra (2 km from beach and surfing spot).




Photo Tours

  Bilbao photo tour




Handpicked Resources

metrobilbao.netMetro Bilbao. Contains a lot of information




Useful Links for Bilbao Metro

Search (Google) (will most likely bring up Bilbao Metro's official website)
System maps (Google Images)
City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Bilbao city information (Wikipedia)



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