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Madrid to Run Moncloa–Ciudad Universitaria Shuttles, Boost Metro Service After Line 6 Closure

The measures aim to ease pressure during Line 6 modernization after a record surge in ridership.

Overview

  • The region will launch nonstop buses between Moncloa and Ciudad Universitaria from Monday, operating 07:00 to 21:30.
  • Authorities announced higher train frequencies across all 12 metro lines alongside the forthcoming opening of Line 7B and new interchanges.
  • President Isabel Díaz Ayuso apologized for September’s transport chaos and described the disruption as temporary and for the public good.
  • The closure has hampered access for students traveling to the Complutense campus, prompting a dedicated shuttle with no intermediate stops.
  • La Vanguardia reported the shuttles will be free, as the network faces 62 million trips through September and recent crowding with temporary station access closures.