(17/05/2017) 


The Plan, which includes a total of twelve measures relating to rolling stock, installations and equipment of the Metro de Madrid operating network, also contributes to a reduction in the company’s environmental impact, as energy represents around 70% of its emissions. All of this without affecting the provision of the service.

Notable amongst the measures implemented is a new driving technique that maximizes energy consumption, maintaining a constant speed and avoiding unnecessary accelerations and braking. This new smart driving technique makes the operator one of the most energy-efficient through consuming 1.3 kWh/km travelled versus the average of the world’s major metro systems, which stands at above 2.6 kWh/km.

Furthermore, Metro Madrid is replacing the lighting at stations and on the rolling stock with LED technology lamps, and it is developing a smart ventilation management system in tunnels that improves both the efficiency and thermal comfort and lowers energy consumption even more.