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Madrid to Reopen Metro Line 7B in November After ‘Definitive’ Ground Fix

Officials cite 11,000 tonnes of injected mortar with deep tunnel anchoring as the basis for the safety guarantees.

Overview

  • Regional authorities say the full service will return in November 2025 after three years of closure caused by severe subsidence under San Fernando de Henares.
  • Works included injecting roughly 11,000 tonnes of mortar, waterproofing 5.6 kilometers of tunnel, and installing concrete columns to tie the tube to deeper strata.
  • A 511-sensor network provides daily stability readings, complemented by a Universidad Politécnica de Madrid satellite program, with €2.5 million assigned for monitoring and €6 million contracted for maintenance.
  • The Transport Department reports €120 million spent on works and nearly €180 million including compensation, with €11.5 million in indemnities paid and 37 claims pending before the regional high court.
  • The area where more than 70 homes were demolished is being rebuilt as public space set to include a park and new streets, with completion targeted for 2026 and an urban budget of €11 million.