TRAIN
Development of railroad infrastructure in Barcelona started in 1848 when the
first railway was launched and Estació de França was first opened. It remained one of
the most important stations in the network and was re-built and re-opened in nowadays
form and shape in 1929 before International Exhibition. Later the terminal was reno-
vated for Olympic Games in 1992. Up to this day the station was one of the busiest for
regional and long-distant traveling. However after forthcoming completion of Estació
de la Sagrera the amount of traffic here will decrease.
7 platforms with 12 tracks are accommodated in the station being the final
destination for R2 Sud suburban train, a connection to R13, R14, R15, R16 and other
regional trains. Underground system of tunnels provides a direct connection with in-
ner-city La Sagrera Estació, Passeig de Gràcia Estació and Sants Estació.
Figure 24
Regional train services map
Project proposes:
- to improve connection of Estació de França with Barceloneta metro station
by opening the building in South direction;
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TRANSPORT & DOMICILE:
an architectural intervention to integrate transport infrastructure with housing for Barcelona.
Efimovich Alina