MetroSur Expansion Debate in Alcorcón Ignited by Viral Map

An unofficial proposal for new circular lines in southern Madrid reopens the conversation about improving public transport.

Stylized map of future public transport connections in southern Madrid, with an emphasis on Alcorcón.
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Stylized map of future public transport connections in southern Madrid, with an emphasis on Alcorcón.

A map circulated on social media has reignited the debate surrounding public transport expansion in southern Madrid, with particular interest in Alcorcón and the possibility of new circular lines.

An unofficial proposal imagining a potential Line 13 of MetroSur, connecting municipalities such as Fuenlabrada, Parla, Pinto, and Valdemoro via a new circular route, has sparked an intense discussion among regular users and residents of the area. While not an institutional project, the idea reflects public interest in enhancing mobility in the southern metropolitan region.
In Alcorcón, the discussion is followed with particular attention due to the current saturation of some public transport connections in the southern part of the region. Although the municipality is not directly featured on the route shared on social media, many citizens are hopeful that any network expansion could ultimately benefit nearby cities through future links or improved service frequency.
The map notably proposes creating direct routes between southern towns without the need to travel through the capital's center. Users see this idea as a potential solution to reduce travel times and facilitate commutes between industrial and residential zones, as the supposed route would include new strategic stations in areas experiencing urban and business growth.
For years, residents and mobility experts in Alcorcón have called for significant investments to modernize and expand the public transport network in the southern Madrid region. The viral spread of this map online, while not an official project, underscores the public demand for new and efficient transport connections.