Metro de Madrid

Press

1. 25-07-2010

   Madrid’s Light Metros win an international prize as the best initiative in this means of transport

   The award has been conferred by the International Union of Public Transport (UITP) Union, the most prestigious association in the sector on an international level. Light Metro West prevailed over another fifteen projects from America, Asia and Europe. The prize will be awarded at the tenth world conference, which will be held this year in Madrid

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2. 17-07-2010

   Metro and the trade unions agree to a 1% staff wage reduction

   Employees will ratify the decision next Monday in an Assembly

3. 20-06-2010

   Metro de Madrid and Music, a 90-Year Relationship

   Whether as a source of inspiration or a stage, Metro de Madrid has been present in the history of Spanish music for the last nine decades

4. 19-06-2010

   The Community is advising the State of Río de Janeiro on the development of infrastructure for the Olympics

   The Brazilian Olympic Committee is interested in learning and applying the mechanisms of Madrid public transport management. The Delegation proposes a study to set up in the area a body on the same lines as the Regional Transport Consortium. Metro de Madrid would be able to offer advice on the implementation and management of both new and existing Metro lines in Río

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5. 19-06-2010

   Around 2000 young musicians rehearsed at Metro facilities last year

   Monday is Music Day all over Europe. Emerging artists have nine rehearsal rooms available for music, drama and dance in the subway. Other initiatives in support of emerging musicians are the “Factoría Joven” Prize or the “Alternativas en Concierto” Cycle

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