Ñuble is a transfer station between the Line 5 and Line 6 of the Santiago Metro. The station has street-level platforms with an underground ticket hall, which is accessed from the south sidewalk of the underpass under the station, which carries Carlos Dittborn Avenue. That street originates half-block west of the station as the continuation of Ñuble Street, which gives its name to the station. The Line 5 station was opened on 5 April 1997 as part of the inaugural section of the line, from Baquedano to Bellavista de La Florida. The Line 6 station was opened on 2 November 2017 as part of the inaugural section of the line, between Cerrillos and Los Leones.[2]

Ñuble
Santiago Metro station
Andén to Los Leones by Line 6.
General information
LocationCarlos Dittborn Avenue, between Vicuña Mackenna avenue and San Eugenio avenue
Coordinates33°28′2.52″S 70°37′29.2″W / 33.4673667°S 70.624778°W / -33.4673667; -70.624778
Line(s) Line 5
Line 6
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsTransantiago buses
Construction
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedApril 5, 1997 ()[1]
November 2, 2017 ()
Services
Preceding station Santiago Metro Following station
Irarrázaval Line 5 Rodrigo de Araya
Bío Bío
towards Cerrillos
Line 6 Estadio Nacional
towards Los Leones

Its copper-clad roof is supported by girder arches, which have circular holes.

Old symbol with which the station was identified.

References

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  1. ^ "Historia" [History]. Metro de Santiago (in Spanish). Metro S.A. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  2. ^ Schwandl, Robert. "Santiago". urbanrail.