Station of the month: Carabanchel Alto on Line 11

The history of Carabanchel Alto is deeply rooted in the history of Madrid. This area used to be a small village on the outskirts of the city. Over the years, urban development has transformed the landscape and the arrival of the suburban railway in December 2006 responded to a 20-year demand from residents for the district to be integrated into the rest of the city. It was a definitive step towards modernisation, improving the neighbourhood's connections and boosting its economic and social development.

The initiative to include an ornamental element in this station came from the neighbours themselves who, through their association, wanted to pay tribute "to all those neighbours who made a better neighbourhood possible", as expressed in the inscription on the mural in which the idea finally materialised. It is the work of Moisés Ruano and consists of a steel relief that symbolises, as a metaphor, the work of the inhabitants of Carabanchel, whose hands are represented by beams joined by flanges that also recall the shapes of the houses in the neighbourhood. Next to them, five trees remind us of the well-being of green spaces in urban neighbourhoods.

Beyond its functionality, Carabanchel Alto has a modern and accessible architecture. Designed with clean lines and generous space, it is designed to offer its users a comfortable experience. It is also equipped with lifts and adapted access, guaranteeing accessibility for everyone, regardless of their mobility.