Transport for #madrid11 #wyd

Source :http://www.madrid11.com/en/pilgrim-info/transport

The public transport system in Madrid is one of the most complete in the world. The people of Madrid mostly use the underground and EMT urban buses because of their extensive network, and the quality of the service. In addition, the public transport service will be reinforced during WYD in order to offer an even better service to WYD pilgrims.

The main WYD events take place in Madrid, so we recommend that you use public transport to reach them. This will mean no additional cost for pilgrims registered using the WYD 3 and 7 day Travel Passes.

How do I get to Madrid from Barajas International Airport?
If you arrive by plane, it’s quicker to take metro Line 8 which has stations in the airport terminals T1-T2-T3 and terminal T4 (end of the line). In addition, there are two EMT urban buses (101 and 200) plus the bus known as the airport express line. The journey by bus to Madrid takes between 30 and 45 minutes. If you have the Tourist Travel Pass or the WYD Travel Pass you won’t have to pay the 1euro supplement that normally has to be paid on the metro to get to the airport. These passes are not valid for the airport express line, however, and the ticket for this costs 2 euro.

What forms of public transport are there in Madrid?
Madrid has an excellent public transport network. In addition, there a number of transport interchange points strategically located where you can change quickly and easily from one form of transport to another.

The following means of transport are available in Madrid:
- Metro
- Light Rail and Tramway
- EMT Urban buses
- Local trains-Renfe
- Suburban buses
- Local buses in other areas of the Community of Madrid

REMEMBER:
in order to find out which buses and stations you need to get to your destination and the best route, you can consult the Madrid Transport Map that is issued with your WYD backpack, as well as on the web site www.crtm.es.

busHow to get around on public transport during WYD?

-All registered pilgrims will receive a Transport Travel Pass issued specifically for WYD.
-This WYD Transport Pass will be valid for 3 or 7 consecutive days from the date it is first used, but in no case after Monday August 22nd (in fact 05.00 on August 23rd). It will be valid for fare zone T, which includes public transport services all over the Community of Madrid, and on all forms of transport (metro, light rail, local trains, Madrid city buses, urban and interurban buses).

REMEMBER:
The WYD Travel Pass is a personalized and non transferable document that you will find very useful during WYD. Try not to lose it, as the organization cannot be held responsible for replacing it.
Remember to write your passport or ID card number on the back of the Pass. (Read the instructions that come with the Pass). Each time you use public transport you have to validate your ticket in the machines at the entrance of the metro and train stations (in some stations you have to validate the ticket again at the exit of the station). On buses and light rail you validate your ticket in the machine on boarding.

abonotransporteRecommendations on mobility:

During the week of August 16th-19th
•In Madrid city, use public transport. Avoid taking your car.
•Always keep your personal belongings safe, especially when using public transport.
•Remember to let people off the bus, train or metro before boarding yourself.
• Don’t stay in the entrance way, but move along inside the bus or railway compartment.
•If you are part of a group, travel with the person in charge of your group and always have his/her telephone number to hand.
•Pay attention to the visual messages and announcements via loudspeakers in the public transport system.
•In the historic center of Madrid distances are very short. If all available means of transport are full, look for another stop where there are fewer people waiting. If you are staying in the city center you can walk to the events organized in the Cibeles-Colón area.
• Before and during the events in Cibeles-Colón area, the metro stations of Cibeles and Colón, as well as the Recoletos railway station will almost certainly be closed at certain times of the day as a safety measure. Try to use other nearby stations and leave in good time to reach your destination.
•Check the times of the last bus, metro or train on the information board at the stations so that you can plan your return, especially if you are staying outside the city of Madrid.

REMEMBER:
Before you start out, find out about the best form of transport and the best route to get to your destination. Ask at the place where you are staying, or ask one of the groups specially organized to coordinate assistance to WYD pilgrims (CECAP Centro de Coordinación a la Acogida del Peregrino) or look for information desks at the transport interchange points. For more information:
• Call center
• www.madrid11.com
• www.crtm.es
• Telephone number for information regarding public transport: 012

The days at Cuatro Vientos: August 20th and 21nd•Buses and cars will not be allowed near the site. Either use public transport or walk to the Cuatro Vientos air base. Cuatro Vientos is seven kilometers from the Puerta del Sol and you can walk there in two hours if you go through a series of streets and shady parks. The nearest metro and train stations to Cuatro Vientos are Aviación Española (Metro line 10), and La Peseta (Metro line 11), Las Águilas (Line C-5 of the local train network) as well as Aluche station (Metro line 5 and local train line C-5), where there will be a shuttle service (EMT Special Service bus). All these stations are located about 30 minutes walk from the site. It is not recommended that you use Cuatro Vientos station (Metro and Local train lines) as this will be closed on the days of the events). Consult the routes recommended by the organizers.
•Check where you will be in the Cuatro Vientos site, look for the nearest entrance, and try to get there by the metro or train station nearest to your entrance.
•Only take with you what is absolutely essential. If you use public transport and you have a backpack take it off and leave it on the floor.
•Calculate the time you need to get to Cuatro Vientos comfortably. Bear in mind that there will lots of people on public transport as well as at the entrance to the air base.
•At all times follow instructions given by the police controlling the crowds.
•To speed up the circulation of the trains, do not attempt to board once the whistle has been blown and a compartment is completely full. Stay near the entrance door and wait for the next train.
•When the events at Cuatro Vientos are over, be patient and collaborate all you can to make the evacuation of the site easier and more rapid.