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The ''D'' line and the ''E'' line share their car stock. |
The ''D'' line and the ''E'' line share their car stock. |
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The ''D'' line runs from the downtown district to the elegant northern neighborhoods of [[Palermo, Buenos Aires|Palermo]] and [[Belgrano, Buenos Aires|Belgrano]]. The expansion works of the 1990s ('' |
The ''D'' line runs from the downtown district to the elegant northern neighborhoods of [[Palermo, Buenos Aires|Palermo]] and [[Belgrano, Buenos Aires|Belgrano]]. The expansion works of the 1990s (''Ministro Carranza'' to ''Congreso'') feature an increased distance between stations (approx 900 m, as opposed to 600 m or less in the older stretch). |
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''Catedral'' station on the financial district is a good starting point for tourists wishing to explore the [[Plaza de Mayo]], [[San Telmo]] and [[Florida Street]]. |
''Catedral'' station on the financial district is a good starting point for tourists wishing to explore the [[Plaza de Mayo]], [[San Telmo]] and [[Florida Street]]. |
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While ''Callao'' station was noted for its sketchy murals (widely reputed as ugly), many other stations feature ''mayólicas'' (traditional tile art) describing scenes of Argentine history and rural life. |
While ''Callao'' station was noted for its sketchy murals (widely reputed as ugly), many other stations feature ''mayólicas'' (traditional tile art) describing scenes of Argentine history and rural life. |
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There is a noticeable curvature when approaching Pueyrredón station from the east, as the line switches from Córdoba avenue to Santa Fé (and its continuation, Cabildo). |
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''Scalabrini Ortiz'' station honors a populist writer and columnist of the early 20th century, and is located on the intersection of the avenue of the same name and Santa Fé. The original name for both the avenue and the station was ''Canning'' (honoring [[George Canning]]); the name was first changed by the [[Peronism|Peronist]] government in 1973. The change was reverted by the military government in 1976, and re-executed by the democratic government elected in 1983. Line B avoided this see-saw by renaming the corresponding station as ''Malabia'', after an adjacent street. |
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''Palermo'' station is called ''Pacífico'' by many people, as it is located below the bridge of the same name (given in honor of the train line to [[Chile]] that runs through it). For those who don't mind a short walk, it provides access to the ''Argentino de Palermo'' [[race track|racetrack]] and the nearby [[polo]] field. |
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The name ''Ministro Carranza'', after a [[Radical Civic Union]] politician, is used in lieu of ''Dorrego'' to avoid name duplication with the ''B'' line. The name is shared with the train station on ground level. |
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The name ''Olleros'' avoids duplication with the ''Federico Lacroze'' station of line B. It is located some 400 m from a train station, but there is no dedicated passage. |
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''José Hernández'' and ''Juramento'' are located on the commercial district of Cabildo avenue, the main street of [[Belgrano, Buenos Aires|Belgrano]]. |
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[[Category:Buenos Aires metro]] |
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Revision as of 14:10, 19 October 2005
Línea D
Line of the Buenos Aires Metro that runs from Catedral to Congreso de Tucumán, opened on 3 June 1937, currently with 10.41 km.
- Catedral (Perú (A), Bolivar (E))
- 9 de Julio (Carlos Pellegrini (B), Diagonal Norte (C))
- Tribunales
- Callao
- Facultad de Medicina
- Pueyrredón
- Agüero
- Bulnes
- Scalabrini Ortiz
- Plaza Italia
- Palermo
- Ministro Carranza
- Olleros
- José Hernández
- Juramento
- Congreso de Tucumán
Miscellaneous
Until the privatization of the metro in the 1990s, the D line was identified by the red color; whilst the B line used green. The switch was perceived to be an annoying re-branding effort.
The D line and the E line share their car stock.
The D line runs from the downtown district to the elegant northern neighborhoods of Palermo and Belgrano. The expansion works of the 1990s (Ministro Carranza to Congreso) feature an increased distance between stations (approx 900 m, as opposed to 600 m or less in the older stretch).
Catedral station on the financial district is a good starting point for tourists wishing to explore the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and Florida Street.
While Callao station was noted for its sketchy murals (widely reputed as ugly), many other stations feature mayólicas (traditional tile art) describing scenes of Argentine history and rural life.
There were two Agüero stations (lines B and D) until the B line changed its station name to Carlos Gardel in the 1980s. The Callao and Pueyrredón names are still shared with the B line.
There is a noticeable curvature when approaching Pueyrredón station from the east, as the line switches from Córdoba avenue to Santa Fé (and its continuation, Cabildo).
Bulnes station has a direct exit to the Alto Palermo shopping mall.
Scalabrini Ortiz station honors a populist writer and columnist of the early 20th century, and is located on the intersection of the avenue of the same name and Santa Fé. The original name for both the avenue and the station was Canning (honoring George Canning); the name was first changed by the Peronist government in 1973. The change was reverted by the military government in 1976, and re-executed by the democratic government elected in 1983. Line B avoided this see-saw by renaming the corresponding station as Malabia, after an adjacent street.
Plaza Italia station is a popular starting point for Sunday trips to the Zoo, the Botanic park, the Rural exhibition grounds, and the parks of Palermo.
Palermo and Ministro Carranza stations are located beneath suburban train stations, but there are no dedicated passages, and no combination tickets are sold.
Palermo station is called Pacífico by many people, as it is located below the bridge of the same name (given in honor of the train line to Chile that runs through it). For those who don't mind a short walk, it provides access to the Argentino de Palermo racetrack and the nearby polo field.
The name Ministro Carranza, after a Radical Civic Union politician, is used in lieu of Dorrego to avoid name duplication with the B line. The name is shared with the train station on ground level.
The name Olleros avoids duplication with the Federico Lacroze station of line B. It is located some 400 m from a train station, but there is no dedicated passage.
José Hernández and Juramento are located on the commercial district of Cabildo avenue, the main street of Belgrano.
Congreso de Tucumán was named after the Tucumán sessions in which Argentine independence was declared 9 July 1816. It can be used to visit the Obras Sanitarias stadium or the Monumental (River Plate's field).