Los Leones (Santiago Metro)
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| Name | Los Leones |
| Type | Santiago Metro station |
| Address | Avenida Apoquindo / Avenida Ricardo Lyon |
| Borough | Las Condes |
| Country | Chile |
| Line | Line 1, Line 6 |
| Platforms | 2 side, 1 island |
| Opened | 1980, 2017 |
| Rebuilt | 2017 |
| Owner | Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. |
Los Leones (Santiago Metro) is an interchange rapid transit station on Line 1 (Santiago Metro) and Line 6 (Santiago Metro) located in the Las Condes commune of Santiago, Chile. The station serves as a major transfer hub linking east–west and north–south urban corridors and connects to surface transit along Avenida Apoquindo and Avenida Ricardo Lyon. It functions as a focal point for commuter flows between residential districts, business districts, and cultural venues in Providencia and Vitacura.
Overview
Los Leones is situated beneath the intersection of Avenida Apoquindo and Avenida Ricardo Lyon in Las Condes, adjacent to commercial developments, corporate offices, and cultural institutions. The station provides interchange between trunk rapid transit services on Line 1 (Santiago Metro)—which links to San Pablo, Universidad de Chile, and Los Héroes—and the newer Line 6 (Santiago Metro), which connects to Cerrillos, Ñuñoa, and Inés de Suárez. As an urban node it interfaces with surface bus routes operated by Transantiago and sits near landmarks such as Parque Araucano, Centro Comercial Parque Arauco, and medical centers serving Las Condes and Providencia.
History and Construction
The Line 1 station at Los Leones opened during the line extension phase that connected central Santiago, Chile eastwards toward Los Dominicos, following earlier phases linking Universidad de Chile and Tobalaba. The initial construction formed part of 1970s–1980s expansion projects overseen by municipal and national agencies including Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. and the Ministerio de Obras Públicas (Chile). The station was later retrofitted to accommodate the Line 6 interchange during the 2010s, a project developed under the planning frameworks that included studies by Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo consultants and contractors such as construction firms active in Chilean infrastructure works. Civil works required tunneling beneath existing Line 1 platforms and coordination with utilities regulated by Subsecretaría de Transportes.
Station Layout and Design
Los Leones features a multi-level subterranean layout with distinct platform arrangements: the original Line 1 section uses side platforms aligned with the east–west axis, while the Line 6 component employs an island platform to facilitate cross-platform transfers. Architectural elements reflect design standards adopted across Santiago Metro expansions, integrating materials and signage consistent with guidelines from Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones (Chile) and accessibility requirements promoted by Servicio Nacional de la Discapacidad (Chile). Vertical circulation includes escalators, elevators certified under Chilean building codes, and fare control zones compatible with the Bip! card fare system implemented by Metro S.A. Operational lighting and ventilation conform to safety protocols coordinated with Bomberos de Chile and civil protection agencies.
Services and Operations
As a transfer point, Los Leones handles scheduled headways of Line 1 trains running between termini including San Pablo and Los Dominicos, and Line 6 services linking Cerrillos and Ñuñoa sectors. The station is staffed by personnel of Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. and integrates passenger information systems deployed across Santiago Metro for real-time updates. Operations coordinate with surface transport authorities such as Transantiago and regulatory oversight provided by Subsecretaría de Transportes. Peak-hour management involves timed platform operations, passenger flow control, and security collaboration with Carabineros de Chile.
Connections and Surrounding Area
Los Leones interchanges with multiple Transantiago bus routes along Avenida Apoquindo and provides pedestrian access to commercial centers including Centro Comercial Parque Arauco, corporate towers housing firms from domestic and multinational sectors, and recreational spaces like Parque Araucano. Nearby institutions include medical facilities and private schools serving Las Condes and Providencia, as well as cultural venues accessible via short surface trips to Providencia attractions. The station's proximity to arterial roads facilitates modal transfers to taxi services regulated under municipal ordinances and regional transport plans developed by Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia and metropolitan planners.
Incidents and Upgrades
Throughout its operational history, Los Leones has been affected by system-wide events and targeted maintenance activities, including service disruptions during citywide protests that impacted Santiago Metro networks and emergency responses coordinated with Carabineros de Chile and Bomberos de Chile. Upgrades tied to the Line 6 integration included seismic reinforcement measures consistent with Chilean seismic design standards promulgated after major earthquakes reviewed by Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) and structural assessments by civil engineering firms. Ongoing modernization efforts reflect rolling stock updates introduced on Line 6 by manufacturers contracted for Santiago Metro procurements and station amenity enhancements aligned with accessibility policies from Servicio Nacional de la Discapacidad (Chile).
Category:Santiago Metro stations