Barcelona Metro line 7 facts for kids

Line 7, also known as L7, is a metro line in Barcelona, Spain. It's sometimes called the "Balmes Line" because it travels uphill along Carrer de Balmes towards Tibidabo. This line is operated by a company called FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya). It helps people travel from the city center to different neighborhoods. Line 7 shares three stations with another metro line, L6.

What Makes L7 Special?

• Stations: L7 has 12 stations.
• Length: The line is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long.
• Travel Time: A trip from one end to the other takes only about 9 minutes.
• Power: The trains run on electricity.
• Underground: The entire line is underground, so there are no open-air parts.
• Phone Coverage: You can use your mobile phone on the whole line.
• Operator: The FGC company runs this metro line.

Where Does L7 Go?

Line 7 connects to many other metro lines and train services, making it easy to get around Barcelona. Here are its stations:

• Plaça Catalunya: This is a major hub where you can connect to L1, L3, L6, and RENFE trains.
• Provença: Here you can switch to L6. At the nearby Diagonal station, you can find L3 and L5.
• Gràcia: This station also connects with L6.
• Plaça Molina
• Pàdua
• El Putxet: This station is planned to connect with L9 and L10 in the future.
• Avinguda Tibidabo: This is the last stop, where you can find the historic Tramvia blau.

Images for kids

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  Entrance to the FGC operations center in Rubí.

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  Provença station is one of the busiest on the line.

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  Inside a modern FGC train.

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  Many stations on this line have a unique rhombus-shaped nameplate.

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  An FGC station sign.

See also

In Spanish: Línea 7 (Metro de Barcelona) para niños