Fortuna railway station (Mexico City)

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Fortuna
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General information
Location Azcapotzalco, Mexico City
Mexico
Coordinates 19°29′31.5″N99°10′16.3″W / 19.492083°N 99.171194°W / 19.492083; -99.171194 Coordinates: 19°29′31.5″N99°10′16.3″W / 19.492083°N 99.171194°W / 19.492083; -99.171194
Owned by Ferrocarriles Suburbanos
Operated byFerrocarriles Suburbanos
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Connections MetroDF Linea 6.svg Ferrería/Arena Ciudad de México
Construction
Structure type At grade
Bicycle facilities Bicycle parking (closed) [1]
AccessibleYes
History
Opened2 June 2008;14 years ago (2008-06-02)
Services
Preceding station Ferrocarril Suburbano.svg Ferrocarril Suburbano Following station
Buenavista
Terminus
Line 1 Tlalnepantla
toward Cuautitlán
Route map
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Cuautitlán
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Tultitlán
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Lechería
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San Rafael
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Tlalnepantla
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BSicon BHF.svg
Fortuna
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Buenavista
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Location
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Fortuna
Location within Mexico City
Fortuna railway station (Mexico City)
Area map and layout

Fortuna is a commuter railway station serving the Ferrocarril Suburbano, a suburban rail that connects the State of Mexico with Mexico City. The station is located in the municipality of Azcapotzalco in the northern part of Mexico City. [2]

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General information

Fortuna station is located in the Azcapotzalco municipality in Mexico City. It is the second station of the system going northbound from Buenavista and the last one to be located within Mexico City Proper. [2]

The station is located a few meters away from Metro Ferrería/Arena Ciudad de México, servicing Mexico City Metro Line 6. Therefore, it is possible for users to connect here with the Metro network. Arena Ciudad de México, an indoor sports and entertainment venue, is also within walking distance from Fortuna station. [3]

As with Mexico City Metro, each station of the Ferrocarril Suburbano has a pictogram. Fortuna's pictogram depicts four crosses. According to its designer, Alejandro Sarabia, they represent the several hospitals that are located in the area. [4]

History

Fortuna station opened on 2 June 2008 as part of the first stretch of system 1 of the Ferrocarril Suburbano, going from Buenavista in Mexico City to the Lechería station in the State of Mexico. [5]

Fortuna, alongside Buenavista, are the only two Ferrocarril Suburbano stations that connect with Mexico City Metro. The station connects with Ferrería/Arena Ciudad de México metro station through an underground tunnel. [6]

Station layout

GStreet LevelExits/Entrances
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Platforms
Northbound Ferrocarril Suburbano.svg FS1.png toward Cuautitlán (Tlalnepantla)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Southbound Ferrocarril Suburbano.svg FS1.png toward Buenavista (Terminus)

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