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Line 2 of the Barcelona Metro is a super important way to get around the city! It's also known by the names of its start and end points, Paral·lel and Pep Ventura. This metro line is run by TMB. You can easily spot it on the map because it's colored purple. Sometimes, people just call it the purple line (or línia lila in Catalan).

History of Line 2

The Barcelona Metro Line 2 has grown over time. Here's how it happened:

  • 1995: The first part of the line opened. It connected the Sant Antoni station to the Sagrada Família station.
  • 1996: The line got a bit longer. It stretched from Sant Antoni all the way to Paral·lel.
  • 1997: More stations were added! The line now went from Sagrada Família to La Pau.
  • 2002: A section of another metro line, Line 4, was moved to become part of Line 2. This section connected La Pau to Pep Ventura.

Cool Facts About Line 2

Here are some interesting details about how Line 2 works:

  • Color on map: Purple!
  • Number of stations: There are 17 stations along the line.
  • Type of metro: It's a regular, traditional metro line.
  • Length: The line is about 13.1 km (8.1 mi) long. That's about 8.1 miles!
  • Trains used: You'll ride on trains from the 2100, 5000, and 9000 series.
  • Journey time: A trip from one end to the other takes about 24 minutes.
  • Track size: The tracks are standard size, 1435 wide.
  • How it moves: The trains run on electricity.
  • Power source: They get their power from a special rigid wire above the tracks.
  • Outdoor sections: The entire line runs underground.
  • Phone signal: You can get mobile phone coverage in some parts of the line.
  • Train garage: The trains are stored and maintained at the Verneda depot.
  • Who runs it: The line is operated by TMB.

Stations on Line 2

Line 2 connects many important places in Barcelona. Here are the stations you can find on this line, from Paral·lel to Pep Ventura. Some stations also connect to other metro lines or train services, making it easy to switch and explore more of the city!

  • Paral·lel Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L3 and the Funicular de Montjuïc)
  • Sant Antoni Handicapped/disabled access
  • Universitat Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L1)
  • Passeig de Gràcia Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L3, L4, and RENFE trains)
  • Tetuan Handicapped/disabled access
  • Monumental Handicapped/disabled access
  • Sagrada Família Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L5)
  • Encants Handicapped/disabled access
  • Clot Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L1 and RENFE trains)
  • Bac de Roda Handicapped/disabled access
  • Sant Martí Handicapped/disabled access
  • La Pau Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to L4)
  • Verneda Handicapped/disabled access
  • Artigues-Sant Adrià Handicapped/disabled access
  • Sant Roc Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to T5 tram)
  • Gorg Handicapped/disabled access (Connects to T5 tram)
  • Pep Ventura Handicapped/disabled access
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