Madrid Metro inaugurates the station 4.0 of Gran Vía with Deneva DS technology

Rated as the station 4.0 of Madrid Metro for its technology and accessibility, Gran Vía has had the technology Deneva Digital Signage of Icon Multimedia to inform users on their large digital screens.

The new communications axis that connects the newly transformed station Gran Via of Madrid Metro (Lines 1 y 5) and Cercanías-Renfe started its activity again yesterday after the inauguration by the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, accompanied by regional government authorities, infrastructure and Adif.

After an investment of 10,7 million euros for its transformation, Gran Vía also inaugurates the concept of ‘season 4.0‘, a pioneer station in the suburban network in putting technology and accessibility at the service of its users. “It will be the first station 4.0 from Spain and is, therefore, besides, “one of the pioneering stations in Europe”, Ayuso has pointed out.

With daily traffic forecasts of 66.000 travelers thanks to the connection with Cercanías Renfe, Gran Vía is one of the most used stations of the Madrid Metro, through which some people passed until before their reform 16 million travelers a year.

The station has different levels of passage. As Díaz Ayuso explained, The first has a much larger lobby that replaces the previous one., increasing its useful surface area 900 a 2.000 m2.

The second intermediate level houses a small museum with archaeological remains that appeared during the excavation and expansion works of the station.. Finally, a third level connects with the Line 5 and with an access gallery that connects the Gran Vía Metro station with the Renfe Cercanías Sol station.. Thus, Security and its facilities improve significantly by having two entrances and exits.

Technology at the service of the traveler

The user will have fourteen new transport ticket sales machines, whose technology 4.0 offers advanced design and features, by having great display screens, payment of the operation no contact, improvements in the interface and the possibility of accessing customer service through video call.

Besides, seventeen pieces of equipment have been installed validation control (entrance turnstiles), six of which are intended for users with reduced mobility, distributed in two halls.

The installed digital display screens integrate the technology Deneva Digital Signage, developed by the Spanish company Icon Multimedia, to inform users at all times.

These models take up less space, They have a more intuitive interface and a screen that informs the user about the validation of the transport ticket using graphics and text, in addition to Led lighting in the doors, on the contactless reader and on the ground to inform the traveler about the validation result.

Accessibility and security

Gran Vía station is also fully accessible, with four new elevators and thirteen escalators, connected and monitored with the Madrid Metro checkpoint.

Users with reduced mobility can access devices such as easy-open door systems, anti-slip strips on fixed stairs, braille labels on handrails, signage of accessibility elements, double height handrail, adapted communication intercoms, as well as flooring with a ceramic visual touch to facilitate your movements..

Also, The Gran Vía station incorporates new systems of fire stopping and extinguishing to improve security.

As far as design is concerned, the space combines a modern aesthetic with elements of the past, such as the incorporation of the ceramic mural installed in the lobby of the original station access temple designed by Antonio Palacios, a work of the artist Miguel Durán-Loriga, of 2.12×6,48 metros, and a replica of it has been installed on the surface.

This project has been co-financed by the Community of Madrid and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund Operational Program ERDF 2014-2020..