Larreineta funicular facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Larreineta funicular |
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran, Spain |
| Termini | Escontrilla Larreineta |
| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Euskotren |
| Ridership | 134,000 (2019) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1926 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,179 m (0.733 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single-track with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄4 in) |
The Larreineta funicular (which is Larreinetako funikularra in Basque and Funicular de Larreineta in Spanish) is a special type of railway. It's like a small train that goes up and down a steep hill. This funicular is located in a town called Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran in the Basque Country, Spain. It helps people travel between the town center and a neighborhood called Larreineta, which is higher up.
History of the Funicular
The idea to build the Larreineta funicular first came up in 1912. Building work started in 1920. After some delays, the funicular finally opened in 1926. When it first opened, it carried both people and goods. This was very helpful for moving things up and down the steep hill.
In 1985, the funicular became part of the Basque Government's transport system. Since 1994, a company called Euskotren has been in charge of running it.
How the Funicular Works
The Larreineta funicular runs regularly throughout the day. Services usually leave every 30 minutes. This makes it easy for people to plan their trips.
You can buy tickets right at the funicular stations. Another easy way to pay is by using a special travel card called the Barik card. This card can be used for many types of public transport in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Funicular de Larreineta para niños
