Madrid CapitalAlcalá de HenaresMóstolesFuenlabradaLeganésGetafeAlcorcónTorrejón de ArdozParlaAlcobendasLas RozasSan Sebastián de los ReyesPozuelo de AlarcónRivas-VaciamadridCosladaValdemoroMajadahondaCollado VillalbaAranjuezArganda del ReyBoadilla del MontePintoTres CantosSan Fernando de HenaresGalapagarNavalcarneroCiempozuelosVillanueva de la CañadaEl EscorialVillaviciosa de OdónMadrid CapitalAlcalá de HenaresMóstolesFuenlabradaLeganésGetafeAlcorcónTorrejón de ArdozParlaAlcobendasLas RozasSan Sebastián de los ReyesPozuelo de AlarcónRivas-VaciamadridCosladaValdemoroMajadahondaCollado VillalbaAranjuezArganda del ReyBoadilla del MontePintoTres CantosSan Fernando de HenaresGalapagarNavalcarneroCiempozuelosVillanueva de la CañadaEl EscorialVillaviciosa de Odón
ES|EN

La Voz de Madrid

EMT Madrid Awards Project for New Operations Center in Las Tablas

The new 95,000 square meter facility will replace the Fuencarral center and include a dedicated training building for drivers.

Image of a bus operations center with solar panels and electric charging points.
IA

Image of a bus operations center with solar panels and electric charging points.

The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT Madrid) has awarded the drafting of the project for a new Operations Center in Las Tablas, which will replace the Fuencarral center due to the Madrid Nuevo Norte works.

This new complex, to be located in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district, will cover an area of 95,000 square meters and will be essential to ensure the daily operation of urban bus services in the capital. The project drafting has been awarded to a Temporary Union of Companies (UTE) formed by Martínez Segovia, Fernández Pallás y Asociados, S.A. and Segula Tecnologías España, S.A.U., with a contract valued at 1,665,065.62 euros excluding VAT.
The need for this new infrastructure arises from the scheduled closure of the current Fuencarral Operations Center, affected by the Madrid Nuevo Norte urban development project. The Madrid City Council approved the construction of this facility in September 2024, choosing a site in Las Tablas with direct access from the M-603 highway. In addition to its primary function, the complex will bring improvements for local residents, including new public facilities and the expansion of the Metropolitan Forest.
The future center will have capacity for 620 EMT Madrid buses. Among its most innovative features is a roof that will not only protect the parking area but also house electric charging points for the fleet and photovoltaic panels to optimize energy efficiency. This structure will also allow for the collection and channeling of rainwater, promoting a more sustainable use of natural resources.

The arrival of this complex will bring improvements for the residents of the area: the creation of new public facilities and the expansion of the Metropolitan Forest, the green belt that will surround Madrid, are planned.

One of the project's major innovations is an annexed building entirely dedicated to driver training. This space will feature conventional classrooms, workshops, driving simulators, and virtual systems, a significant improvement over the old Fuencarral center. The complex will also include a building for general workshops, warehouses, changing rooms, and offices, covering all operational and logistical needs.
Sustainability is a fundamental pillar of the design, with environmental requirements including a separate network for rainwater collection, low-consumption plumbing fixtures, and a comprehensive study on savings, efficiency, and decarbonization measures. The awarded UTE has twelve months to complete the project drafting, including topographical and geotechnical studies, as well as processing the building permit.

Related News