How do the special bus services work?
We explain everything you need to know about how to use the special services.
The special services provided during disruptions to the metro are mostly articulated buses that follow a similar route to the section of line where works are being carried out, adjusting the intervals to make them as similar as possible to the usual metro service.
The bus service for each of the disruptions has been carefully thought out:
- Planning the number of vehicles in each time slot based on the capacity of the trains.
- Studying the impact above ground when scheduling services.
- Following universal accessibility criteria, ensuring accessible routes are available.
- Deactivating metro-bus validation so that when you transfer from the metro to the shuttle bus you are only using one journey.
How should the special bus services be used?
When you come across a section of line on your journey affected by the works, follow the signs on the platforms and in the station lobby. Together with the information provided via the loudspeaker system, these will direct you out of the station. At the station, you will find situation maps on how to get to the special bus service stop, and staff on hand to provide you with information and guidance.
The stops along the special bus service route will be the same as those on the metro line. Keep an eye on the information systems on board the bus.
Disruption to the L5 special bus service
In the case of disruption on L5, the main special bus service covers a route similar to the metro line, but also takes in the Rambla Just Oliveras station (L1 and Rodalies). The shuttle stops nearest to Can Vidalet (L5) station, where the service does not stop. The main shuttle service is about 500 metres away. The main bus stops are about 500 metres away. The reason for this is that it is impossible to run bi-articulated buses in the area.
A second shuttle service has been created to facilitate access to this station. It runs from near Can Serra station (L1) - where it connects with the main shuttle service - to Can Vidalet (L5) station.
In order to guarantee the bus-metro link, there will be one last departure from Cornellà Centre (L5), at 11.18 pm. from Sunday to Thursday, and at 1.18 am on Fridays and public holidays.
- Get more information on the disruptions on L5.
- Use the TMB App to guide you on your journey.
- Contact information or station staff if you have any queries.