The transfer of the Rodalies commuter train network was part of a political deal between pro-independence Esquerra Republicana and Socialists to reelect Pedro Sánchez as Spanish PM back in November 2023 a significant step toward the transfer was taken requested that the Spanish cabinet withdraw part of the R1 network from the overall network and transfer it to regional authorities The transfer will begin with the R1 network between La Sagrera station in Barcelona and Maçanet-Massanes The management change will take place in 2025 before the Catalan rail operator Ifercat can fully manage the transferred commuter line the regional authorities and the Spanish rail operator Adif will have to jointly manage the lines "We'll need to strengthen Ifercat," sources of the territory ministry said regarding the public rail operator that will need more staff and a larger budget R1 will be the first line to be transferred, but according to the agreement signed between ERC and the Socialists the R2 South and R3 lines will follow.  Compared to the latter, R1, the Rodalies commuter line, is less complex to transfer because it does not share rails with regional, long-distance or freight train lines. "The transfer of the R1 is the first step towards a future zero-carbon public transport network," Sílvia Paneque, territory minister, said during a press conference on Tuesday. The entire transferred structure between Maçanet-Massanes and Bifurcació Sagrera includes 73 kilometers of tracks across 21 municipalities between Girona and Barcelona. The line has 22 train stations, 12 level crossings, eight tunnels, 514 underground corridors, 36 elevators, and seven escalators.  Esquerra Republicana's leader Oriol Junqueras has been one of the most vocal after the announcement by the Catalan government. "This is a measure that is part of the solution, but it is only one part of this solution," he said in an interview with the Spanish RTVE public broadcaster before adding that "more is needed." Esquerra's support for Sánchez's presidential bid continues to be crucial as the Spanish cabinet governs with a minority government in Congress. In Catalonia, the Catalan Socialist party requires the support of the left-wing party to pass its 2025 spending plan and other major legislation, as it also governs in the minority. "We await for the Socialists to comply with the agreements, but they say they need time to implement them. It does not make sense to reach new deals if the previous ones are still not fulfilled," he concluded. Far-left pro-independence CUP party criticized that the transfer is made "by parts." "It is difficult to understand that the transfer is not of the whole Rodalies commuter train network," Maria Pilar Castillejo, CUP MP, told journalists. The pro-union far-right Vox party rejected the transfer of the network. "Investments are very necessary. Our region and our country need to improve a lot, but this will not happen if we give up to the Catalan government, which does not know how to manage," spokesperson Joan Garriga said. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone Barcelona City Council announces the launch of the "Prim area" an industrial zone near La Sagrera that will have 2,000 new public housing units is one of the few remaining industrial zones within the municipal boundaries of Barcelona and now thanks to the redevelopment project announced by the City Council it will undergo a process of radical change to become will be a new neighborhood with 2,089 municipal housing units out of a total of 3,360 apartments planned This initiative is part of the major urban transformation being promoted around the future Sagrera intermodal station which foresees the construction of up to 15,000 new homes the City Council will have to demolish dozens of factories and industrial buildings that still occupy the sector the City Council has initially approved the project for the reparcelling of the sector which will allow land management to begin and prepare the plots for future construction final approval will be reached at the beginning of 2026 the first demolitions will take place in 2027 and construction work will begin in 2029 The new neighborhood will be built between the Sant Martí ring road The nucleus will revolve around a large public square located next to the Can Riera farmhouse and the riera d’Horta which will be the main meeting place for the neighborhood the urban plan contemplates the construction of 21,656 m² of public facilities that will include a bressol school a sports pavilion and the expansion of the Institut Salvador Seguí This set of services will cover not only the new neighborhood but also neighboring neighborhoods such as La Verneda i la Pau and Sant Martí de Provençals The design of the area was the result of a participatory process and a public ideas competition that was won by the Sínia-Tokio project Their proposal stands out for the integration of the natural landscape with the existing heritage and for offering a high quality public space The development of the Prim area is part of the Sagrera urban macro-project the biggest transformation of Barcelona in recent decades This will include a linear park of almost 4 km on the railway slabs more than 500,000 m² of tertiary uses and green areas connected to the new residential areas The entire area surrounding the new station is expected to accommodate up to 30,000 new residents La Sagrera station taking shape to the northeast of Barcelona is set to become the city’s largest multimodal interchange handling upwards of 100 million passengers/year Already have an account? LOG IN Subscribe now Site powered by Webvision Cloud Historic Spanish marque Hispano Suiza on Friday launched the next evolution of its Carmen electric hypercar The new version is called the Carmen Sagrera and its arrival marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of Hispano Suiza Its name is also a nod to the La Sagrera district of Barcelona where Hispano Suiza opened a factory in 1911 The original Carmen made its debut in 2019 with a peak output of 1,000 hp. A more hardcore version known as the Carmen Boulogne was launched in 2020 The new Carmen Sagrera matches the 1,100-hp of the Carmen Boulogne and combines this output with a new 103-kwh battery fully developed in-house the new battery can fit in the same T-shaped space in the Carmen Sagrera's carbon-fiber tub taken up by the 80-kwh battery in earlier Carmen versions and is claimed to deliver a range of almost 300 miles on the WLTP test cycle used overseas A lower rating would result using the stricter EPA test cycle Other upgrades include an improved cooling system for the battery a set of bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires and an upgraded brake package that's not only lighter but also offers more braking feel The aerodynamic package of the car also underwent a significant redesign especially at the rear where there is a divided spoiler resembling a stork's wings Hispano Suiza said the aerodynamic changes significantly increase downforce and grip levels The car's 1,100-hp output is generated by four axial-flux motors Each of the rear wheels is driven by two motors paired in series The 0-62 mph acceleration time is 2.6 seconds Hispano Suiza hasn't said how many Sagreras will be built Railway operator Adif has begun the first tests on the high-speed tracks of the future La Sagrera station The action represents a significant step towards the operation of this important railway node in Barcelona Five high-speed tracks are expected to be operational before the end of the year Authorities detailed that of the total number of tracks one will be used for traffic and the other four for logistic tasks This development is in addition to the fact that the first passenger trains on conventional tracks began running through the station at the end of 2020 Initial tests on the high-speed tracks have begun with the use of railway machinery This machinery is performing tours of the infrastructure This is in order to evaluate its condition and operation Those responsible have stated that these tests are crucial to ensure that high-speed trains will be able to operate safely on these tracks explained that after this first phase of loading tests the ERTMS signaling and safety system will be verified He also commented that high-speed trains without passengers will be used It should be recalled that the commissioning of the new station has suffered several postponements in the calendar Although the authorities have not set a new definitive date it is expected that by the end of the year high-speed trains running between Barcelona Girona and the French border will begin to pass through the interior of the La Sagrera structure they commented that this will be without stopping at the platforms This despite the fact that the platforms have already been completed This preliminary operation is possible thanks to the completion of the first phase of works for the high-speed service This first phase has included the construction of four service tracks in the Technical Train Treatment Zone (ZTTT) and a traffic track on the sea side of the railway complex currently overloaded with six tracks for train logistics will enable essential tasks to be carried out changing the crew and provisioning on-board services actions that improve the operational efficiency of the rail network Adif has reported that nearly 70% of the budget of more than 1.1 billion euros allocated to the La Sagrera railway infrastructure has been executed The works have included the installation of catenary and other electrification systems 4,900 meters of track with 9.8 kilometers of rail and 3,690 cubic meters of concrete will have been built construction of the 23,400 square meters of the unique roof that will cover the central part of the structure is expected to be completed in the coming months with half of the sea side already completed This progress is essential for the completion of the station which has been a project in development for more than 20 years since the construction company was formed will become an important connection point in Spain’s high-speed rail network relieving congestion at other stations and improving the operational capacity of the rail network in Catalonia Its development has been a long and complex process but recent tests and construction progress indicate that the station is finally in the home stretch towards its inauguration Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda propiedad Copyright © 2022 Salirporbarcelona , All rights Reserved. Created by JEZZ Media During the weekend of April 12 to 13, service on Barcelona’s metro line L1 will be suspended between the stations La Sagrera and Glòries to improve accessibility at the station Clot.   Five new elevators will be installed to connect the concourse and platforms to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility.   The station’s vestibule will also be expanded, and special flooring will be added to assist visually impaired passengers.   Barcelona’s metro operator, TMB, has set up a special bus service to cover the affected section. This will run according to the regular metro schedule and is complemented by other metro lines and the regular bus network.  On Sunday, the last special bus will depart from the Glòries station at 0:33 am (technically Monday), and from La Sagrera at 00:18 am.  Additionally, service on the L2 line between La Pau and Badalona-Pompeu Fabra has been suspended starting on Saturday and will remain closed until April 21, coinciding with Easter Week. Special shuttle buses will also run throughout the disruption to cover the section.  The last buses will depart from Badalona-Pompeu Fabra at 11.29 pm on weekdays, Sundays, and public holidays and at 1.29 pm on Fridays and holiday eves.   Barcelona’s metro network has a total of 163 stations, of which 155 - or 95% - are adapted for people with reduced mobility. The Catalan Ministry of Territory recently announced its intention to make all remaining stations accessible before the end of the current government term, which runs until 2028.    Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera - front We’d forgive you if you’d forgotten that Hispano Suiza exists. The low-volume Spanish company (whose name means ‘Spanish-Swiss’ in reference to its founders’ nationalities) was originally a kind of Spanish Rolls-Royce building both luxury cars for the era’s jetset and aircraft engines between 1904 and 1946 it took a brief 73-year break from car manufacturing It returned in 2019 with the electric Carmen an art-deco-influenced supercar apparently defined by the philosophy of ‘hyperlux’ and it’s celebrated with the most powerful most exclusive and maddest version of the Carmen yet: the Sagrera Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera - interior Named after the La Sagrera neighbourhood of Barcelona where Hispano Suiza set up its first large scale factory the Sagrera uses four electric motors to send 1100bhp and 856lb ft of torque to the rear wheels alone That’s enough for a claimed 0-62mph time of 2.6 seconds while a newly-developed 103kWh battery pack arranged in a T shape across the centre of the car Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera - rear It’s been developed as the most driver-focused version of the Carmen yet Adjustable shocks and springs are fitted all round and the suspension arms are made of some unspecified ‘military-grade’ material which is apparently up to eight times tougher than traditional steel It also has 400mm carbon ceramic brake discs all around and the steering has a new setup compared to past versions of the Carmen It also hasn’t shied away from the sheer retrofuturist weirdness of its predecessors’ designs Easily the centrepiece of the Sagrera is its vast rear spoiler that branches out in both directions like a pair of wings That’s not a coincidence – it’s inspired by Hispano Suiza’s logo and the infotainment system given an overhaul Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera - side The company’s head of design while maintaining our tradition of excellence and setting the stage for future designs We have to imagine Hispano Suiza’s customers’ desires are fairly specific There’s no word on when it’ll go on sale or for how much but the Sagrera will be doing its best Kate Bush impression by running up that hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next This Mercedes-AMG GT Is Inspired By A Fictional F1 Team Mike Bartholomew The first full sentence spoken by an infant Mike was a review of the ride quality of a Volvo 850 It was “Daddy’s car goes bumpy-bump on a bumpy road,” so would probably need proofreading a bit © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form The Generalitat de Catalunya has initiated the public information process for the informative and environmental impact study of the extension of Line 4 of the Barcelona metro between La Pau and La Sagrera The public information process will allow citizens and stakeholders to provide input and suggestions on the project This space is intended to evaluate the environmental and social impact of the project and ensure that it is carried out in the most efficient and sustainable manner possible The Line 4 extension project aims to significantly increase the connectivity and robustness of Barcelona’s public transport system The aim is to facilitate connections with lines L1 as well as with Rodalies and high-speed trains The goal is for the extension to capture a demand of 43,000 users per day which translates into more than 15 million passengers per year The project will have a total investment of 375 million euros and will save 3,860 hours in working days and the emission of 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year The Barcelona Metro Line 4 extension project will have three new stations will be located between La Pau and Sagrera-TAV While most of the tunnel needed for this new extension is already built (it is used for lines L9 and L10 north) the project will require the excavation of a new 320-meter open cut tunnel between screens and some work on the two existing tunnel sections The Government declared that 100% of the civil works for La Sagrera-TAV and La Sagrera stations have already been completed The main objective of the project is to improve the mobility of citizens and reduce travel times it will also contribute to reducing pollution in the city which is in line with the administration’s environmental objectives The extension of Line 4 of the Barcelona metro will allow citizens to travel more efficiently and sustainably This will improve their quality of life and the environment in the city The Barcelona Metro Line 4 extension project is part of the Government’s infrastructure investment plan The main objective is to improve the quality of life of citizens and promote economic growth in the region Investment in infrastructure is crucial to ensure the economic and social development of a region And in the case of Barcelona and Catalonia effective and high quality mobility is crucial The shelter discovered with the works of the Sagrera Records say that in Barcelona the civilian population organized to build 1,322 air-raid shelters to protect them against the bombings of the fascist air force there are only four of these shelters in the city that can be visited one of which has just been opened this week after having spent almost a century hidden behind a wall: the shelter of La Sagrera a shelter discovered in 2014 during the remodeling works of the Sagrera Tower was built by neighbors in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War its existence was unknown and that it was in an exceptional state of preservation thanks to having remained closed for decades the shelter preserves original elements such as electrical wiring a ventilation shaft and even drawings and writings of the time all absolutely intact thanks to the fact that the shelter remained absolutely sealed since the Civil War This discovery makes the shelter one of the best preserved in Barcelona formerly known as Torre de la Marquesa or Torre del Genovés was built at the end of the 19th century as a private residence During the war it was collectivized and converted into a neighborhood school it was about to be demolished due to the urban planning linked to the works of the AVE but the neighborhood mobilization saved the building which today functions as a neighborhood casal The shelter does not appear in the inventory made by the Junta de Defensa Pasiva of July 16 perhaps due to the pressure exerted by the workers of the collectivized company that operated in the building The space takes advantage of the cooler built in the second basement of the Tower and is made with Catalan volta like many of the shelters built at the time The shelter has an access from inside the Tower and another from the outside which was discovered in 2021 with the redevelopment works of Berenguer de Palou street at its intersection with Clara Zetkin street The appearance of the Sagrera shelter, which did not appear in the records that indicate the existence of 1,322 such spaces in the city, gives an idea of how many places there are still to be discovered in the city. Barcelona’s metro network is 100 years old The transport authority of the Catalan capital is already looking towards the next 100 years and looking at how it can provide services for as many people as possible Plenty of new stations are coming to the Barcelona metro network it’s expected that there will be more than 200 stations running through more than 200km of rail network a significant increase on the current 165 stations running on 125km of tracks.  L1 will be extending both north into Badalona and south into el Prat the L1 is planned to continue on from Fondo the last of which will act as a connection with Rodalies trains.  It’s expected that these new northern stations will be open by around 2030 are not projected to be open until at least 2040 The L2 is getting an extension through Montjuïc into the Zona Franca industrial estate New stations will connect Sant Antoni to the MNAC art museum and the Montjuïc mountain ultimately connecting with the L9 Sud at Parc Logístic the L2 will follow the path of the L9 all the way to Barcelona airport giving the city new public transport connections to the facility.  On the other end of L3, the transport authority’s master plan also foresees a new stop on the Besòs side to connect Trinitat Vella and Trinitat Nova.  The L4 will grow from La Pau, the current end fo the line, into La Sagrera, the soon-to-be mega transport hub in Sant Andreu. Santander, La Sagrera-TAV, and La Sagrera will be the new stations after that extension is complete.  L9 and L10 are currently open only at either end of the city – the far north traunch and the far south piece. Both lines have different endpoints, but they converge at a certain stop; Bon Pastor in the case of the north lines, Can Tries Gornal for the southern part.  The L10 Sud in the Zona Franca currently connects Collblanc with the ZAL – Riu Vell stop. According to current plans, this line will extend further south and end at the Pratenc station, located at Barcelona-El Prat airport.  This 2025 Barcelona will start or continue half a dozen works that will completely change the face of the city this 2025 Barcelona will start or continue a series of works that will deeply modify the city From the continuation of the works in Las Ramblas to the beginning of the works of reform of the MACBA and the plaça dels Àngels We leave you here the most outstanding works of 2025 so that you know what the city will look like at the end of this year. The Central Tower of the Sagrada Familia, the tallest tower of the basilica, will finally culminate its construction this 2025 to become the second tallest building in the city. The tower will reach 172.5 meters in height, only one meter lower than the mountain of Montjuic, as Gaudí wanted, so that no human-made building would surpass the natural work of God. The construction will be crowned by a 200-ton ceramic and glass cross, 17 meters high and 13.5 meters wide, which will shine day and night. This cross will function as a lookout for 11 people, offering panoramic views of the city and modifying the traditional Barcelona skyline. By 2025 , the other half of the park will be completed and the social floors of the square will be finished, practically completing the great urban park that has been planned and under construction for so many years. Adjustments to the tramway route on the south side and resolving the north façade on Consell de Cent will remain pending. The works on the Ramblas will continue to extend from the height of the Mercat de la Boqueria to the Rambla de Canaletes. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and pedestrian and green spaces will be expanded. During these works, the flower vendors’ stops will be temporarily moved to Plaça Catalunya, leaving a striking image that is sure to be curious to see. This year, work will also begin from Felip II street to Fabra i Puig to transform this “urban highway” into a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly road, reducing the number of traffic lanes. The intention of the entire project is to remodel the area to make the Meridiana entrance to Barcelona more like an urban street than a city road. For the Ferrocarrils connection on L8 between Plaça Espanya and Gràcia, one of the major underground transport works being carried out in the city, sections will have to be closed to surface traffic: The Raval will live a certainly historical episode: the disappearance of skaters from MACBA. Plaça dels Àngels will undergo a deep reform that will involve several modifications. The MACBA museum will be enlarged, the expected CAP of the Raval Nord will be built, new green spaces and community uses will be incorporated and the space for skaters will be reduced, in one of the most controversial measures of this reform. Locals and visitors to Barcelona interested in the Spanish Civil War now have access to a fourth bomb shelter in the Catalan capital opened its doors to visitors with guided tours over the weekend The new site is the fourth to be regularly accessible under the streets of Barcelona: the 307 raid shelter and the Plaça de la Revolució raid shelter Access is scheduled for Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, with tours lasting about one hour and costing €3, with reservations available to make online when renovation work began at the Berenguer de Palou building The building is commonly known as the Torre de la Sagrera The city council said in a written statement that the shelter was found "excellently preserved." Experts found several items Electrical cables and original light bulbs were also found inside the tunnels visitors will see paintings for children and handwritten messages on the walls including times and prices for those who built the raid shelter In addition to the main entrance in the Torre de la Sagrera building a second blocked access was found at the crossing of Carrer de Berenguer de Palou and Carrer de Clara Zetkin Officials were unaware of this shelter as it was not part of the Defense Raid Shelters Service Although it was initially intended to house members of the Ateneu Cultural de la Sagrera school the educational center was never built as members of the Communist trade union Bomb shelter users were locals and workers of the neighboring collectivized factory The prestigious British university Imperial College London hosts an exhibition on Barcelona's air raid shelters called 'The role of engineering in times of war The exhibition runs from January 10 to February 28 and is based on photographs of air-raid shelters built in Barcelona during the Civil War.  Coordinated by Anna Riera, professor of History of Science at Imperial College London, the exhibition is backed by the Barcelona City Council and the Cervantes Institute.  v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. High-speed trains will pass through Barcelona's new La Sagrera station towards the end of 2024, according to the head of the works, Alberto Alcañiz, on Thursday.  This will, however, be done in phases, meaning not mean not all the tracks will be in operation and the trains will not stop there by that point. It's scheduled that all high-speed trains will pass through the station by early 2026. Construction of the eight high-speed tracks is one of the "most significant" stages of the works and is being carried out in phases with the aim of "making it compatible" with the passage of trains.  The works on the new infrastructure are progressing according to plan and are around 70% complete.  Last year, €136 million was invested in infrastructure works at La Sagrera, and this year the figure is expected to drop to €120 million. However, it is still unknown when everything will be operational for passengers. Spain's transport ministry expects around 50 million passengers per year, as it is a "large scale" operation that will "bring people and neighborhoods closer," transport minister Raquel Sánchez said at a visit to the site in May 2022.  Currently, the roof of the station is being constructed, which is one of the "most complex" phases of the works as Barcelona's largest urban park will be built on top of the station. Alcañiz said the complication of these works comes from the dimensions involved, with modules up to 16 meters, and the weight of the machines. The park will stretch over 50,400m2 above the train station, a space equivalent to five blocks in the Eixample district of the city. The structure of the roof will be designed in such a way that at some points natural light will pass through to illuminate tracks and platforms.  The "big goal" of the La Sagrera station is ultimately to reduce traffic flow in the Sants station, according to Alcañiz. He explained that with the liberalization of the railway sector and the entry of new operators in the high-speed market, the capacity of Sants is at its limit.  With the launch of La Sagrera, which will also feature a logistics center and train maintenance area, these problems will "disappear."  It's predicted that the two stations will be connected in a 7-minute journey by train. La Sagrera train station has been one of the most controversial infrastructure projects in the Catalan capital. Works had been stopped for several years, resulting in several complaints from locals.  One major sticking point is the project's cost, which has overrun the original estimate by six times, but which the courts dismissed as being due to unforeseen events and emergencies. However, since July 2019, construction has sped up and has now reached 70% completion. Data center would span 10,600 sqm and between 12 and 15MW Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat of Catalonia are exploring building a data center in a basement in the La Sagrera area of Barcelona The Government Commission of Barcelona City Council has approved the agreement to look into the possibility of a data center which would span around 10,600 sqm (114,097 sq ft) and have a power capacity between 12-15MW The site planned for the data center resides beneath a soccer field The infrastructure needed for the data center is already built a heating and cooling network that runs under the city streets in Barcelona would be able to assist with efficient energy management the data center could play a key role in the project to land an underwater telecommunications cable from the eastern Mediterranean in the Besòs area Developing the data center is not anticipated to delay any works or deadlines of different infrastructure and equipment in the area the data center would reserve around 20 percent of its capacity for the two public administrations exploring its potential with two percent for Barcelona City Council and 18 percent for the Generalitat of Catalonia The project notes the relevance of the European cloud strategy that aims to ensure companies and public authorities have access to secure and interoperable cloud infrastructures and services thousands of nodes such as the basement data center are planned to be deployed across the continent The city council and Generalitat are giving themselves a year to carry out the mandatory analyses regarding the potential of the project According to DataCenterMap A version of this story appeared on our Spanish edition Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Tornar The city’s fourth visitable air-raid shelter which stands out for its fine conservation and the use local people and workers made of it in the Civil War is open to small groups on Fridays and Saturdays An estimated 1,400 air-raid shelters were built in Barcelona from 1937. With the opening of the Torre de la Sagrera shelter in the district of Sant Andreu there are now four open to visitors in the city (shelter 307 the shelter below Plaça de la Revolució and this one at the Torre de la Sagrera) during some renovation and extension work on the building of the Torre de la Sagrera to turn it into a neighbourhood centre when the construction was found in a fine state of conservation with visitors able to see elements and structures conserved intact since 1937 drawings and writing on the walls and electric cabling and porcelain resistors as well as a couple of original light bulbs Managed by the Federació Torre de la Sagrera, guided tours for members of the public are to be conducted on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in groups of up to five people and on Friday morning for schools (secondary and sixth form) The Torre de la Sagrera air-raid shelter was built privately and ended up being used by local people and workers in the neighbourhood working in nearby industries The initiative may have been the result of the influence and pressure of the collective company of United Shoe Machinery housed in the building and not on the census meaning that it had no number on the list of air-raid shelters of the Anti-Aircraft Passive Defence Service or the Defence Board of the Generalitat (1938) The construction dossier for the shelter indicates that it was intended to protect users at a school linked to the Ateneu Cultural de la Sagrera but that the school project was never executed as the property was occupied by members of the CNT-FAI in 1936 The direct entrance to the shelter from inside the building was justified by the activity inside whether as a school or as a political and cultural entity The museum project for the shelter aims to highlight the space and its context with sounds and graphic elements for a more immersive experience during the tour and emphasise the social character it had during the Spanish Civil War held on June 22 at the Real Fábrica de Tapices in Madrid ACCIONA received an award for the “Sagrera High-Speed Central Station (Barcelona)” project which it is carrying out in a joint venture with Dragados The award in the Urban Works category was collected by Roberto Carballo Director of AMISA’s Railway Division and of ACCIONA’s Construction Business Works Execution Support and Equipment Management Unit engineer in the company’s Railway Division Technical Office The station is located between the Bac de Roda and the Treball bridges in Barcelona which is being carried out by a consortium including ACCIONA conventional track (more than four kilometers in total) The construction of the station represents an ambitious construction challenge due to its structural complexity and the construction process which envisages partial operation of the railway lines during the construction phase It is a semi-buried building with a surface area of 260,000 m2 distributed over three levels The upper level will be a walkable green roof that will serve as a meeting point for the neighborhoods of Sant Martí and Sagrera La Sagrera-TAV station will thus become a major intermodal hub designed to handle more than 100 million people a year recognize the quality and innovative efforts of Spanish construction and engineering companies in the design and execution of major projects worldwide thanking them for their work as bearers of the value of the “Spain Brand” I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; 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Furthermore, at any time the data subject may withdraw the granted consent by contacting the aforementioned address and file a claim to the Supervisory Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos www.aepd.es) You can also unsubscribe from the Newsletter communication For any further information you can visit the Privacy Police on the website https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy/ The new CEM Espronceda is located at C/ Espronceda and will become a reference point for physical activity with a new triple multi-sports hall and particularly with spaces for minority sports such as table tennis The project is being carried out on a site of 2,495 m2 The facility is divided into two large spaces a building with a ground floor and five floors in line with C/ Espronceda which will have areas for table tennis and artistic gymnastics The basement of the main building will be used for indoor archery some changing rooms and a storeroom specifically for this sport The same floor will have the main court for the sports hall along with the corresponding changing rooms The ground floor will have a multi-purpose space for local people to use plus the reception and the office space for the centre This floor will also have a specific parking areas for two-wheeled vehicles The first floor will be for table tennis and also include a multi-purpose room for physical preparation by different clubs and users at the sports complex the two double upper floors in the main building with fully adapted changing rooms and storerooms exclusively for this activity There will also be a mezzanine observation floor here for spectators or relatives The project includes criteria for maximum energy self-sufficiency as well as a boost to greenery and biodiversity The CEM La Sagrera will be located at C/ Bonaventura Gispert The site covers an area of 3,927 m2 and will consists of three floors The complex will have two open-air swimming pools the main one measuring 25×16.5 metres and the other measuring 16.5×6 metres a moving roof and a climate control system will be installed In the recreation area at the pool there will be a green area of nearly 500 m2 The centres will also have a solarium of over 1,000 m2 a meeting area with a bar and communal services The project includes criteria for maximum energy self-sufficiency (making use of residual heat from the cooling cycle photovoltaic generation with solar panels on the roof cooling recovery from the aerothermal heat pump etc.) as well as water self-sufficiency criteria and other criteria relating to environmental excellence and LEED certification we explain what works will be carried out in Barcelona this September and their effects on traffic Barcelona has its charm although it is under construction the new tramway stops or the arrival of the AVE to La Sagrera are moments of traffic chaos but that will give us a better communicated and more sustainable city. Therefore, and as we know that the start of the course can be a bit chaotic, we explain what are the works that are underway this september so that you take it into account before moving around the city The union of the streetcars TramBesòs and TramBaixwill connect nine municipalities and although at the moment there is still time to complete the 4 kilometers of track missing between Glòries and Francesc Macià it is expected to start running in autumn between Glòries and Verdaguer Tram users will gain 3 new stations: Monumental The tests of this section have begun this summer the new line will soon be opened to the public there is still no definite date for the completion of the works that will reach Frances Macià Source: Wikimedia.commons Every Barcelonian who has taken the car the last few months has suffered the traffic jams caused by the works to cover the Ronda de Dalt the stretch from exit five to exit six has been covered and one of the three lanes of traffic in both directions has been restricted the works will continue in the Llobregat direction 350 meters more will be added to the almost 200 already completed These covering works are expected to be completed in 2027 and the new space will be considered a tunnel which is why emergency exits will also be installed La Sagrera it is going at a good pace and it is expected that the first non-stop trains can start passing soon When the project is completed, the la Sagrera station will be an intermodal connection point since in the same station we can find high-speed trains it will be one of the largest stations of its kind in Europe On the other hand, the works are part of a larger project in which a linear park of 4km is planned The aim of this project is to put an end to these barriers that separate Sants from its station Although there is still a long way to go before we can see this new station one of the first phases of the project has already been completed moving traffic so that Adif can begin work on the concourse at Plaça dels Països Catalans as traffic lanes have been closed and others have changed direction Until now, in La Rambla de Barcelona coexisted the busy traffic of the city and the hundreds of passers-by walking around The works on La Rambla are expected to be finished in 2027. So we still have three years of seeing asphalt machines and operators on either side. The end result will be a uniform Rambla, where cars will fit, but fewer, and where the central pedestrian lane will occupy most of the space. Spanish transport ministry expects 50 million annual passengers once transport hub is operational ACN | Barcelona One of the biggest construction projects in Barcelona is closer to completion as announced by Spanish transport minister Raquel Sánchez on Monday during a visit to the works €540 million out of the budgeted €920 million have been spent on several parts to construct a hub for trains and transport in the city. La Sagrera will be home to high-speed trains The ministry expects around 50 million passengers per year as it is a "large scale" operation that will "bring people and neighborhoods closer," Raquel Sánchez said.  "We will connect the different transport networks: buses and high-speed in a hub that will serve 50 million annual passengers," Sánchez added.  The construction works in La Sagrera also give a new meaning to the Sant Andreu Comtal train station According to the Spanish rail infrastructure administrator the new station will start working in the second semester of 2022.  the R1 Rodalies line trains have driven through La Sagrera despite not stopping there.  The next step is to start moving the rails used by the Granollers’ lines which would take up to 12 weeks of work They are expected to start in the last week of August.  La Sagrera train station has been one of the most controversial infrastructures in the Catalan capital resulting in several complaints from locals.  One major sticking point is the project's cost which has overrun the original estimate by six times but which the courts dismissed as being due to unforeseen events and emergencies construction has sped up and reached 60% completion.  a journalist ironically asked during a press conference if the Sagrada Família basilica would be finished before the train station.  The T-Mobilitat transport card is the future of Catalonia’s transportation infrastructure Some cities already have had a similar system in place for some years now The card allows you to travel with a tap-and-go system and will fully rolled out T-Mobilitat will charge users by kilometer instead of by area as in the current system.  the system has overrun its initial budget and has seen several problems which have postponed the launch date by years For the moment the cost has been €93.6 million The first T-Mobilitat contract between administrations was signed in 2014 the Catalan government expects to have it up and running around the territory before the end of 2024.  Representing Ferrovial Agroman during the visit were Juan Lozano Director of Civil Works; Fernando Mª López Bueno Director of Railways and Transportation; Miguel Angel Valencia a logistics area will be built for the maintenance of high-speed trains equipped with 5 platforms of variable length along with the infrastructure necessary to house a bus parking area Once the railway corridor has been reorganized an urban development project will be undertaken with regard to the area affected by the works in such a way that both sides of the city of Barcelona that are currently separated by the corridor will be connected “These construction works are of great importance for the city of Barcelona ​​especially for the districts of Sant Martí and Sant Andreu the railway corridors represent a huge scar that divides the neighbourhoods of Sant Martí and La Sagrera the new station will increase the limited capacity of the current Sants Station” according to Pablo Ayala You can learn more about Ferrovial Agroman by following this link HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS HEAD OF US CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND London hosted the final gala of the Women in Construction amp Engineering 2023 Awards the prestigious European award that highlights women in the sector internationally This year 8217 s winner.. 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Can try another term or browse the main menu to find what you are looking for The works at the future La Sagrera station continue as estimated and are progressing at a good pace it is expected that high-speed trains will be able to start running through the tunnel by the end of 2024 as it will be used mainly for the crossing to Girona as it will be necessary to wait until late 2025 or early 2026 for all infrastructures and tracks to be fully operational The construction of La Sagrera station is a complex project and is currently in the construction phase of the roof slab This stage is considered the most complex of the entire infrastructure since the largest urban park in Barcelona will be installed on this slab The track cover will have to support the weight of the earth required for the creation of this park La Sagrera station will become a major intermodal interchange With a surface area of 260,000 square meters distributed over three levels this half-buried building will be a neuralgic point on the Besòs side of Barcelona The development of La Sagrera station began in 2010 with the aim of burying the tracks and giving rise to a new urban development in the La Sagrera neighborhood This project includes the construction of housing and the Parc del Camí Comtal which will contribute to revitalize the area and improve the quality of life of the residents In addition to the high-speed train station with connections to the Rodalies network and the metro an intercity bus station with access to the Barcelona ring roads and freeways will also be built This will provide greater connectivity and facilitate travel in and out of the city Work on La Sagrera station is progressing well and high-speed trains are expected to pass through the tunnel by the end of 2024 According to the Railway Infrastructure Administrator more than two thirds of the work (around 70% of the work) has been completed so far This infrastructure will be an important intermodal hub and will contribute to the urban development of the La Sagrera neighborhood providing new mobility opportunities and improving the quality of life of citizens The future Sagrera station will bring important benefits for mobility in the Catalan capital Rodalies commuter trains, metro, buses, and even high-speed trains will all stop at Barcelona's Sagrera station in the future The infrastructure is still under construction but Adif the Spanish rail infrastructure administrator believes that the works are now progressing faster than first expected Works on the train station are currently altering the R2 and R11 Rodalies commuter train routes, a job that is affecting thousands of commuters daily since September these construction works are going faster than first expected as the company already has over 60% of the work done.  the R2 and R11 train lines will not return to full normality until December 11 we cannot start using the infrastructure the next day as we have to prove it is safe and reliable once works have finished," Alberto Alcañiz Adif's responsible technician supervising the 'La Sagrera' project told journalists on Tuesday works are aimed at laying the tracks for the Barcelona-Granollers-Girona line by the end of the year as well as opening the new Sant Andreu Comtal station 4.3km of tracks will cross the La Sagrera station The majority of remaining works will be completed in the second half of November a third phase will start focused on linking the new tracks with the current ones in Barcelona's Sant Andreu Comtal train station.  experts will finalize reports and perform test to guarantee the safety of the infrastructure Service disruptions on Rodalies train lines, which are free from September to December have been a longstanding complaint in Catalonia.  On September 9, 80,000 commuters were affected by a telecommunications breakdown that halted all lines except high-speed trains entirely between 5 am and 8 am. Almost a fifth of commuters use the three lines on an average workday. Over 41,400 commuters use the R1 on weekdays, with around 30,400 taking it on weekends, while the R2N and R11 see almost 31,600 on weekdays and 21,200 on Saturdays and Sundays. Hispano Suiza is almost ready to launch the next evolution of its Carmen electric hypercar which the Spanish marque last week announced will be known as the Carmen Sagrera The car will launch next year to mark the 120th anniversary of the founding of Hispano Suiza and its name is also a nod to the La Sagrera district of Barcelona The original Hispano Suiza ceased building cars in 1946 but the company was revived late last decade by Miguel Suqué Mateu one of the co-founders of the original company The modern company's first product was revealed in 2019 in the form of the Carmen, an electric hypercar boasting carbon-fiber construction and a peak output of 1,000 hp. A more hardcore version known as the Carmen Boulogne was launched in 2020 boasting an extra 100 hp and upgrades aimed at improving performance on the racetrack The Carmen Sagrera is expected to deliver a boost in range It will benefit from a more efficient battery with a capacity of 103 kwh The Carmen was launched with a 80-kwh battery that Hispano Suiza has estimated at around 250 miles of range said the Carmen Sagrera will also lay the foundation for a new design strategy the brand will follow in the coming years Hispano Suiza hasn't said how many examples will be built, but production of the earlier Carmens was extremely limited. Just 14 examples of the original Carmen were built, plus five of the Carmen Boulogne. One of those cars was delivered last year to Michael Fux a car collector and CEO and founder of mattress company Comfort Revolution We tell you how is the future of the metro in Barcelona and all the stops that are projected in the different lines That the Barcelona metro has big plans for the future is no secret. From a 50-kilometer-long line to the new Sagrera interchange that will revolutionize mobility in the city the metro network is pending many other ways to grow but all of them options that allow us to imagine the metro of the future we show you here all the new stops that will have the subway of tomorrow so you can go projecting the appearance of Barcelona in a few years It’s been more than two decades since the Pla Director d’Infraestructures (PDI) designed by the Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) outlined what the metro of the future would be like And although the first plans were very ambitious (with many new features before 2010) crises or unforeseen events have shown that this was not possible Three Rodalies train lines –  R1, R2N, and R11 – will be affected by service disruptions from September 17 to December 10 as construction on the new Sagrera station in Barcelona enters its "most complex" phase Spain's transport ministry warned on Monday The works in the period will be aimed at laying the definitive tracks for the Barcelona-Granollers-Girona line by the end of the year as well as opening the new Sant Andreu Comtal station "It would be impossible to do this construction without service disruptions and affecting users," Spanish infrastructure official Xavier Flores said Almost a fifth of commuters use the three three lines on an average workday said it was "aware" of how important the three lines were to the rail network in Catalonia and would be working on an "alternative transport plan" that will be able to be found online on September 13 Over 41,400 commuters use the R1 on weekdays while the R2N and R11 see almost 31,600 on weekdays and 21,200 on Saturdays and Sundays The R2N and R11 will be the most affected lines over this three-month period these trains will stop at Montcada i Reixac where commuters will have to take a bus to Sagrera station from where they will have to take a different line to get to their destination the trains will stop at Sant Andreu Comtal and the R11 will stop at every station until Granollers Centre passengers traveling to the Barcelona city center will have to take the metro There will also be a bus service to Sagrera station Commuters traveling from Granollers will be able to take the bus to Sagrera in the morning and evening on weekdays the new trains will depart and end up at Montcada i Reixac where there will also be a complementary bus service The city of Barcelona is in the midst of a transformation process with the construction of the largest train station in Catalonia: the future Sagrera station Construction of this project began more than 15 years ago The goal is to become an intermodal connection hub capable of integrating metro this station will be a crucial component of the planned new Barcelona which seeks to improve mobility and connectivity within the city and beyond its boundaries the first high-speed trains will transit through the station Although an official opening date has not yet been set important details about the future station are known With a capacity to accommodate 100 million passengers per year in an area of more than 250,000 square meters the station will be structured on three levels The high-speed and bus areas will be located on the upper level while the Rodalies and metro areas will be located on the lower level On the intermediate level there will be a lobby with commercial areas and direct access to the different means of transportation The Sagrera station will not only benefit Barcelona’s residents and visitors but will also help to relieve congestion at Sants station By distributing the flow of travelers more evenly in different areas of the city it is expected to improve the efficiency and comfort of Barcelona’s public transport the project includes the creation of an extensive green linear park of more than four kilometers on the old train tracks This urban park will be a space for recreation and leisure for the inhabitants of the Sant Andreu-Sagrera and Sant Martí neighborhoods The Sagrera station represents an important step in the urban development and modernization of public transport in Barcelona reaffirming the city’s commitment to sustainable mobility and improving the travel experience for its citizens and visitors The future La Sagrera station is preparing to receive high-speed trains at the end of 2024 although they will not stop until the end of 2025 when the entire infrastructure will be fully operational only the infrastructure for the crossing to Girona will be used and not all the tracks will be operational until late 2025 or early 2026 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some 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Barcelona Museum art and urban art at first seem like opposing concepts since urban art is designed to be in the city streets and not to be classified within the parameters of a museum institution But Bostik Murals – the first urban art museum in Barcelona – does away with those ideas Behind the project is Difuser's Xavier Ballaz who is also responsible for the Open Walls Barcelona festival and who thought up Bostik Murals to be a place of creation and reflection on urban art 'We went to Nau Bostik looking for a site for Open Walls and seeing the spaces and the possibilities that it gave us this new project came up,' explains Ballaz 'But they are totally independent from one another.' We're not talking about painted walls torn from streets and buildings as happened to works by English graffiti artist Banksy who saw his pieces auctioned without his consent and without receiving a penny more than 20 artists have given life to the exterior spaces of Nau Bostik 'It's a site that's still underexploited,' says Ballaz 'and in the future we hope to be able to add one of the other buildings when they're not being used.' Things have changed a lot in recent years Barcelona has gone from the prohibition and persecution of artists who painted in the streets to a time of expansion both in the presence of graffiti art in the city and in major events with artists dedicated to painting murals what's on offer at Bostik Murals is similar to that of a conventional museum 'We commission artists and bring in relevant muralists whether they're local and more.In addition to featuring works by renowned muralists Bostik Murals offer their walls to students and artists from other disciplines who want to try their hand at murals 'activities like those of other museums will be offered; that is presentations and workshops.' He doesn't want the 'urban' concept to make anyone feel this is any less of a museum 'We will decide what is to be conserved and what is not,' says Ballaz 'These works will have more visibility and continuity than other murals around the city It can be really frustrating to go to a site where you want to see a certain work to find it's no longer there because it's been painted over That won't happen here: you'll come to Bostik Murals knowing what you'll see All the current information will be on our website.' Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterspotifytiktokAbout us Contact us Time Out Worldwide although given how little we’ve heard from the company in the last few years you’d be forgiven for completely forgetting the first one A quick recap, then. It was back in 2019 when the first Carmen was first unveiled as a two-seat, 1,005bhp hyper-GT. That was at the Geneva Motor Show, and there was serious beef as another company calling itself Hispano Suiza rocked up with a 1,085bhp twin-turbo V10 supercar But the EV Hispano Suiza project ploughed on, and in 2020 we saw the lightweight 1,098bhp Carmen Boulogne. Just five of those were planned for production, and one was actually delivered in 2022. It was extremely purple. And now we’re about to get the Carmen Sagrera. Named after the La Sagrera district of Barcelona where the original Hispano Suiza established its first large factory in 1907, it’ll be unveiled in mid 2024 and will get a larger 103kWh battery for improved range. The previous Carmen Boulogne apparently managed around 250 miles from its 80kWh battery. And from the teaser images you can see above we know that the Sagrera will be getting a rather massive carbon fibre rear wing. That’s about it on the info front for now though, so we’ll report back with more when we have it. 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Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.  The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development The La Sagrera station and linear park project is not just an infrastructure project but a city-creation project too The criteria followed by this project include connecting the neighbourhoods of Sant Martí and Sant Andreu (historically separated by roads) promoting diversity in terms of uses and economic activities in the area; revitalising social and urban spaces and promoting a new sustainability-based development model The La Sagrera project is the city’s most important and far-reaching urban transformation in any of the three areas of intervention with the main inter-city modal-transport interchange with the equivalent of a future resident population of up to 30,000 people and with 30,000 new jobs not to mention the potential of the nearby industrial zone Aiming to involve local residents in this project Barcelona City Council created a committee with the participation of the main local residents’ associations from the local neighbourhoods The committee discussed and gathered proposals on the planning amendments promoted the criteria for the urbanisation and public-space around the park and mobility in the project area This committee also monitored work on the high-speed (LAV) line in the direction of the French border and the work for covering the tracks Web Barcelona Sagrera Alta Velocitat (BSAV) Commuters in northeastern areas of Barcelona's metropolitan area and in Girona saw the end to three months of disruptions on the R2 North and R11 Rodalies train lines on Monday when the works affecting the route came to a close the first southbound R2N train crossed the brand new train tracks in La Sagrera that have been in the making since September – this was a key step in the construction of the new station in La Sagrera which is to be Barcelona's main one when it is finished Works began over 10 years ago, but after years of delay, it is now progressing quicker and it was 60% complete in May this year – yet no updated completion date has been released The new train tracks mean that services on the R2N and R11 lines already pass through the future station although they will not stop as works are still underway – last year a similar procedure with disruptions at the R1 line was undertaken so that trains could switch from their old route to the new one crossing La Sagrera Barcelona mayor Ada Colau celebrated the opening of the new tracks and the end to the disruptions in the line and hailed the advancement as a "magnificent first step toward our future train network." the mayor criticizes the slow pace of progress in the works and urged for "more speed" in the investment and execution of works that have been promised for decades said that the Spanish government "had never executed so much" investment in railways in Catalonia The Socialist minister said that the administration has begun projects worth €2.224 billion in the past two years - 35% of what was planned - as part of the Rodalies plan which lays out a roadmap until 2030 criticizes that "the citizens of Catalonia who use the service every day were not a priority" for Spain Fernández views the slow pace of progress as "intolerable," while he also took the opportunity to again demand that Spain hand over control of the commuter rail network to Catalan authorities.  Authorities have also used the works to inaugurate a new train station in Sant Andreu and the oldest standing in both Catalonia and across Spain until December 2 The old Sant Andreu Comtal station now also has a shorter name and will be used by both R2N and R11 trains the Maçanet-Massanes to Barcelona airport line through Granollers After disruptions that began on September 17 4.3km of tracks have been moved and now cross the La Sagrera station In the meantime, until Monday trains going to the Catalan capital had to end their routes in Sant Andreu Comtal old station, where commuters then had to take the metro or bus to complete their journey to central Barcelona. The R2N and R11 have almost 31,600 passengers on weekdays and 21,200 on Saturdays and Sundays. La Sagrera train station has been one of the most controversial infrastructures in the Catalan capital. Works began in 2010 and were stopped from 2015 to 2018, resulting in several complaints from locals.  La Sagrera will be home to high-speed trains, commuter trains, metro, and several bus lines.  Projects are now being drafted to define the architecture facilities and urban design for the station and its surroundings in La Sagrera The companies contracted have two years to develop their proposal the established starting point being a modern open-plan design for the whole area The facilities and the urban surroundings for the future high-speed rail station in La Sagrera will blend in with the street layout with a canopy and a park to foster community life The projects to be defined in the design will complement the work currently being carried out on the rail infrastructure Barcelona City Council and a committee of experts The projects will be drafted by the joint venture between Ayesa Enginyeria i Arquitectura Work is also under way to recondition the streets and areas surrounding the La Sagrera – Marina Clotet library This work aims to add vitality and reorganise a space which has been heavily affected by the construction work on the future station with improved mobility for pedestrians and emergency vehicles and the introduction of new areas for people to spend time in a Barcelona subway stop officially changed its name Vall d’Hebron station is now called Vall d’Hebron – Sant Genís according to the Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) The modification was carried out after the recommendations of the Nomenclature Commission which brings together administrations and transport operators and with the advice of the Institute of Catalan Studies The name change aims to “give meaning to the entire public rail transport network as an integrated system” as well as to “adapt the name of the station to the reality of the place where they are located” The neighbors of the area had asked to include the part of Sant Genís in the name of the Vall d’Hebron stop is a sign of the commitment of the Barcelona authorities to improve the user experience on public transport The integrated public rail transport system is crucial to the city’s mobility Changes like this help users to better orient themselves and feel more comfortable using the service In addition to the renaming of the Vall d’Hebron stop progress has also been made on the extension of L4 of the Barcelona Metro between La Pau and La Sagrera stations the extension will involve an investment of 375 million euros and will have three new stations: Santander The Barcelona Metro L4 extension project is an important step in the improvement of the city’s public transport system The addition of three new stations on L4 will allow users to reach more destinations and reduce travel time on certain routes This may be especially beneficial for people living in less-traveled areas of the city who may find it more difficult to reach their destination using existing public transportation The renaming of the Vall d’Hebron metro stop is a small but important change that demonstrates the commitment of the Barcelona authorities to improve the city’s public transport system the extension of L4 of the Barcelona Metro is an important step in the improvement of the city’s public transport system These improvements can help make Barcelona’s public transport more comfortable and efficient for users The extension of L4 of the Barcelona Metro between La Pau and Sagrera stations is a reality that is getting closer and closer The section will have three new stations: Sagrera reflecting the identity of its historical neighbourhoods, the sagrera linear park consists of series of micro-parks that are linked together by a common diagonal axis. generously shaded walkways are provided for pedestrians and cyclists, with a number of pause points in the form of fountains and informal seating throughout. the 222,000 m2 project rests on the public transport infrastructure and will offer a dynamic green space for visitors and locals alike. rendered aerial view of ‘welcome garden’ view of ‘cami comtal’ from the pathway rendered aerial view of ‘st. marti agora’ view of ‘orchards agora’  rendered aerial view of ‘orchards and sport agora’ view of ‘st. andreu mosaique’ rendered aerial view of ‘st. andreu mosaique’ section through ‘welcome garden’ section through ‘st. andreu mosaique’ section through ‘cami comtal fountain’ section through ‘st. marti agora’ client: BSAV, barcelona sagrera alta velocitat s.a. size: 222,000 m2 design team: west 8 + RCR + aldayjoyer engineering consultant: sener botany consultant: materia verda lighting consultant: artec traffic consultant: BR&A happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Private investors will have to bring in €300 million Costs have been reduced mainly on three aspects. Most of the aesthetic elements will be eliminated. The station’s cover and main hall will be significantly modified. The number of high-speed railways tracks will be reduced from 5 to 4. However, the new project has still some questions unanswered, such as what will happen with the 4.5-kilometre platform covering the rail yard and the park to be build on top of it. In addition, it is not clear which buildings will exactly be developed in the end. Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain The train carrying around 60 passengers was travelling on the Mataro-L’Hospitalet route 🚆🔴 R1 i RG1: Afectacions que poden superar els 45 minuts de demora per incidència tècnica d'un tren al Clot Aragó — Rodalies Catalunya (@rodalies) March 9, 2023 The derailment – of which the causes are unknown – affected the trains of the R1 and RG1 lines on which two trains run per hour in both directions According to social media posts from some of the travellers after half an hour of waiting inside: “with trains passing at high speed in the opposite direction” they were finally transferred to another train to continue their journey to L’Hospitalet Renfe reported that all the affected passengers were already continuing their journey on another Rodalies and that trains were circulating on a single track between Clot and Sant Adria The derailment indirectly affected the R3 and R4 trains are expected to be recovered ‘progressively’ ___________________________________________________________ Thank you for taking the time to read this article. 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Barcelona | Monobloc Epicentros de Escalada CURRENT AFFAIRS The Rise of Climbing Gyms in Barcelona: A Revolution for Climbing EnthusiastsThe trendy sport in Barcelona20/01/2025 16:05:00h by Redacción Climbing is no longer a sport exclusive to professionals or extreme adventurers becoming an accessible activity for both beginners and the more experienced It is not only a way to challenge your physical limits but also an opportunity to relax enjoy the company of other sports enthusiasts Bouldering (climbing without ropes on low surfaces) and sport climbing (routes with ropes) have gained followers among those looking for fun and challenging alternatives to stay fit the inclusion of sport climbing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and with Alberto Ginés's gold medal has made this sport even more visible globally creating a domino effect in cities worldwide One of the major contributors to the indoor climbing boom in Barcelona is Monobloc La Sagrera This climbing gym has managed to stand out for its inclusive approach and for offering a space where climbers of all levels this center has become a reference for climbing enthusiasts in Barcelona Another highlight is Monobloc's commitment to promoting climbing at the local level The climbing gym organizes events and competitions that allow local climbers to test their skills while fostering the creation of a support network and camaraderie among users we find another of the newest indoor climbing centers in Barcelona: Monobloc Sants This climbing gym has established itself as a favorite among high-level climbers due to its cutting-edge approach and its ability to offer professional-level challenges Monobloc Sants: New in the area | Monobloc Epicentros de EscaladaAt Monobloc Sants and endurance through short but intense boulders What is impressive about Monobloc Sants is that despite being designed for experienced climbers making it an inclusive place that encourages continuous learning The atmosphere at Monobloc Sants is another of its strong points The modern aesthetic and the large community of climbers create a motivating environment perfect for those looking to improve their skills or simply enjoy a challenging and fun physical activity the center also offers classes and personalized training for those who wish to perfect their technique The expansion of climbing gyms in Barcelona responds to a series of factors The city has historically been a place with a great sports culture and the growing awareness of the importance of staying active has led many Barcelonans to seek new ways to exercise Indoor climbing has been the perfect reply to that demand Barcelona has an ideal urban environment for the creation of modern and well-equipped climbing gyms climbing gyms have gone from being exclusive places for experts to centers accessible to the general public as is the case with Monobloc La Sagrera and Monobloc Sants these centers not only focus on offering quality facilities but also on creating a sense of community among climbers Indoor climbing has become a perfect alternative for those who want to stay fit in a controlled environment, and the offer from Monobloc in Barcelona continues to surprise those looking for new challenges Climbing gyms are proving to be an excellent option for spending time actively and healthily and Monobloc has perfectly captured the spirit of this trend The rise of indoor climbing in Barcelona shows no signs of slowing down and Monobloc La Sagrera and Monobloc Sants are at the forefront of this phenomenon These two climbing gyms not only stand out for their modern facilities and wide range of boulders but also for their focus on creating an active and welcoming community for all levels Whether you are a beginner just discovering climbing or an experienced climber looking for new challenges both centers will offer you what you need to take your climbing experience to the next level If you haven't tried indoor climbing in Barcelona yet Monobloc is waiting for you with open arms offering a perfect environment to challenge yourself