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METRO & SUBWAY GUIDE
ACCESSIBILITY
In the stations on the platforms, there are handicap signs at the ends of the platforms where the front or cab of the metro trains stop. The first two metro train cabins have designated handicap spots with rails. There are no seats in these designated spots. Most of the time, there are people standing there.
there is about a 2 to 4 inch gap (varies) from the platform to the actual door of the metro. There is about a 2 to 4 inch climb up as well, again, varies. Unless you have front casters that are one to two inches and can not do a wheelie, boarding on the Madrid metro is fairly easy. Of course at peak times in the morning and evening, the metro can be crowded. But, people make room. The metro maps in the platform areas list the current stops with lifts so be sure to read the metro map carefully.
Lifts, Elevators: Lifts are called “Ascensors” are located at one end of the stop. As mentioned previously, many of the stops on the metro maps indicate accessibility by the handicap sign.
The elevator buttons read anywhere from “0” to “-3.” The number 0 represents the street, if you want to exit on the street. The negative signs next to numbers represent how far down a metro line is. A -3 is of course, three levels underground.