Mamariga shuttle

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Mamariga shuttle
Overview
Locale Santurtzi, Spain
Termini
  • Santurtzi
  • Mamariga
Stations2
Service
Type Funicular
Operator(s) Metro Bilbao
History
Opened3 September 2010 [1]
Technical
Line length353 m (0.219 mi) [2]
Number of tracks Double-track

The Mamariga shuttle (Basque : Mamarigako anezka; Spanish : Lanzadera a Mamariga) is an automated funicular railway that links the Bilbao metro station at Santurtzi (on line 2) with the neighborhood of Mamariga; both in the municipality of Santurtzi, in the Greater Bilbao area.

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History

The construction of an access from Santurtzi metro station to the neighborhood of Mamariga wasn't included in the original planning for Line 2. The construction of the funicular started in late 2007. [3] The shuttle opened in September 2010, [1] more than a year after the metro station. [4] In June 2015, the Mamariga terminus of the funicular was severely damaged by a fire. The shuttle reopened in December that year after repairs were carried out. [5]

Operations

The Mamariga terminus is not considered a distinct metro station, but rather an access to Santurtzi station. [6] Since 2013, no fare has been charged for using the funicular. [7] The operating hours of the shuttle are the same as those of the metro. On the funicular, trains depart approximately every 3 minutes. [1]

In its 353 m (0.219 mi) length, the funicular ascends 42 m (138 ft). The line is double tracked, with each track being operated independently of the other. [2]

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Coordinates: 43°19′54″N3°02′17″W / 43.3316°N 3.0380°W / 43.3316; -3.0380