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5 unusual facts about Metro Bilbao


Abando

Nowadays, the name refers to the central district and neighbourhood of this city, holding the provincial administration, the long-distance RENFE Bilbao-Abando train station, three subway stations (Abando, Moyúa and Indautxu), and many commerces like El Corte Inglés department store.

Metro Bilbao

A new station in the municipality of Getxo called "Ibarbengoa-Getxo" was expected to be open in 2010, but was delayed until early 2012.

Also on January 25, 2008, the preliminary layout for Line 5 (Etxebarri / Usansolo) was presented.

Otxarkoaga-Txurdinaga

An EuskoTren rapid transit line will be built through the district, connecting it to the underground network.

Santutxu

There are two underground stations (Metro Bilbao) in Santutxu, called 'Santutxu' (in Karmelo St. & Zabalbide St.) and 'Basarrate' (in Basarrateko Landa).



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