Ansio (Metro Bilbao)
Ansio is a station of line 2 of Metro Bilbao. It is located in the neighbourhood of Arteagabeitia-Zuazu, in the municipality of Barakaldo.[2] The station is located next to the main entrance to the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC). The main Customer Attention Offices for line 2 are also located in this station. It opened on 13 April, 2002.
Station's exterior | |
Location | 16 Alameda Serralta 48903 Barakaldo Spain |
Coordinates | 43°17′22″N 2°59′14″W |
Owned by | Consortium of Biscayan Transport (CTB) and Metro Bilbao S.A. |
Line(s) | Metro Bilbao: |
Platforms | 2 side platforms |
Tracks | 2 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Underground station |
Platform levels | 1 |
Parking | Yes |
Disabled access | Yes |
Other information | |
Fare zone | Zone 2 |
History | |
Opened | 13 April 2002 |
Traffic | |
Passengers (2018) | 1,369,933[1] |
Station layout
Unlike other underground stations in the network, and similarly to Sarriko station, the station does not follow a cavern-like design, but it is instead made up of a big single space, with a big shelter allowing for natural sun light.
Access
Ansio St. (BEC exit) Station's interior (BEC exit) BEC Parking BEC Park & Ride
Services
Metro services
The station is served by Line 2 to Basauri and Kabiezes with services around seven to ten minutes.[3]
Preceding station | Metro Bilbao | Following station | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
toward Kabiezes | Line 2 | toward Basauri |
Bus services
The station is also served by the following Bizkaibus regional services:
- A3136 Bilbao - Barakaldo - Santurtzi
The station is also served by KBus, the Barakaldo municipal bus:
- 1 Desierto - Lutxana
- 2 El Regato - Lasesarre
See also
References
- "2018 Annual Report" (PDF). Metro Bilbao SA. 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- Destinations at Metro Bilbao website
- Schedules and frequencies at Metro Bilbao website