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Gas Leak in Ventas: Metro Madrid Lines Cut and Traffic Restrictions

A pipe rupture during modernization works at the Ventas station has interrupted service on lines 2, 5, and 6 and affected surface traffic.

Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night.
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Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night.

A gas leak originating from a ruptured pipe during modernization works at Madrid's Ventas Metro station has caused service interruptions on lines 2, 5, and 6, along with traffic restrictions in the area.

The incident occurred around 10:00 AM this Tuesday when, during improvement and accessibility works at the century-old station, a gas pipe was accidentally struck. As a precautionary measure due to the detected leak, Metro de Madrid immediately suspended service on the affected lines and evacuated several stations where a gas odor was perceived.
The Minister of Housing, Transport, and Infrastructure, Jorge Rodrigo, confirmed that passenger safety was guaranteed despite the leak. Throughout the morning, service cuts affected various sections of the lines. On Line 2, service was suspended between Las Rosas and Cuatro Caminos; on Line 5, between Alameda de Osuna and Casa de Campo; and on Line 6, the Circular line, with interruptions changing throughout the day.
By midday, Line 2 maintained its service cut between Alsacia and Goya, while on Line 5 the interruption extended between Quintana and Rubén Darío. Line 6 experienced an interruption of over two hours between O'Donnell and Nuevos Ministerios, with no stops at Manuel Becerra station.
The event also necessitated traffic closures on the surface around Ventas to facilitate the work of emergency teams. The Municipal Police established a wide security cordon, particularly on Alcalá street heading uphill, between Ventas and Manuel Becerra.
Technicians from Metro de Madrid, the gas company, and the Madrid City Fire Department worked together to resolve the incident. Teams continued ventilation efforts in several stations to ensure the area's safety.
The Madrid City Council activated the corresponding plan from the Integrated Security and Emergency Center, where the deputy mayor and delegate for Security and Emergencies, Inma Sanz, was present. Once the situation was under control, efforts began to empty the remaining gas from the pipes, replace the affected lines, and restore normal network operation as soon as possible.
The modernization works at the Ventas station, which include the installation of five elevators and the renovation of the original lobby closed since 1970, aim to improve accessibility and restore a historic part of the Madrid subway. The project involves an investment exceeding 19 million euros.

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