Madrid Mobility Plan for Pope's Visit: Metro Closures and Transport Boosts

Six Metro stations will close until 2 PM, with bus and night services reinforced to facilitate movement during the papal visit.

Generic image of Madrid's Gran Vía with emergency lights and wet pavement.
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Generic image of Madrid's Gran Vía with emergency lights and wet pavement.

The Community of Madrid has implemented a mobility plan for Pope Leo XIV's visit, including the closure of seven Metro stations and significant reinforcements for buses and night services.

In anticipation of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid from June 6 to 9, the Community has updated its mobility plan. Seven Metro stations will experience service disruptions: Retiro, Banco de España, and Sevilla (Line 2); Velázquez, Serrano, and Colón (Line 4); and Chueca (Line 5). Trains will pass through these stations without stopping until 2:00 PM.
Previously announced service reinforcements will be maintained, with up to a 125% increase in train frequency on the busiest lines throughout the four days. Additionally, the Metro network will extend its operating hours until 2:30 AM from Saturday, June 6, to Sunday, June 7, to assist attendees returning from the Youth Vigil at Plaza de Lima.
The interurban bus network will add up to 128 extra vehicles, providing special coverage to over 20 municipalities hosting pilgrims, including towns such as Rivas Vaciamadrid, Aranjuez, Fuenlabrada, Leganés, Pozuelo de Alarcón, and Collado Villalba.
The Municipal Transport Company (EMT) of Madrid will offer free travel between June 3 and June 9. Both daytime and nighttime services will be reinforced, with the latter receiving 36 additional buses. Connections to the airport will also be enhanced, and the network will be adapted to planned diversions in areas hosting major events.
The operational plan was designed by the Regional Transport Consortium of Madrid (CRTM) in coordination with Metro, EMT, interurban buses, and Cercanías. Operational measures will allow for real-time service adjustments based on demand and security needs.