The Larreineta funicular (Basque: Larreinetako funikularra; Spanish: Funicular de Larreineta) is a funicular railway in the municipality of Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran in the Basque Country, Spain. It links the downtown with the neighborhood of Larreineta.
| Larreineta funicular | |
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran, Spain |
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| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Euskotren |
| Ridership | 134,000 (2019)[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | 1926 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,179 m (0.733 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single-track with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11+1⁄4 in) |
History
editThe construction of the funicular was first proposed in 1912. Construction started in 1920 and after several delays, it was inaugurated in 1926. Originally, it carried both passengers and freight. In 1985, it was transferred to the Basque Government, and since 1994 it has been operated by Euskotren.[2]
Operation
editServices run every 30 minutes throughout most of the day. Tickets can be bought at the stations, or the Barik card can be used.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Informe del transporte público en Bizkaia 2019" (PDF) (in Spanish). CTB. p. 51. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "El funicular de la Reineta". Revista del Centro de Interpretación Ambiental "Peñas Negras" (in Spanish). No. 16. October 2006. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Timetables" (PDF). Euskotren. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
External links
edit- Official website
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