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Bilbao
With about 1 million inhabitants, Bilbao (Bilbo in Basque) is the largest metropolitan area in the Basque Country (Northern Spain) (including towns like Portugalete, Sestao, Algorta, Barakaldo). The metropolitan area spreads out along both sides of the river Nervión, suggesting a 'Y' form metro system.
On 11 November 1995, Line 1 opened from Casco Viejo to Plentzia, using existing suburban surface tracks formerly served by the Basque Railways (EuskoTrenbideak) between Lutxana and Plentzia. A new tunnel was built between Lutxana and Casco Viejo (Old Town) through the city centre. Metro Bilbao therefore uses 1-meter-gauge. The second section, Casco Viejo - Bolueta, was taken into service in July 1997. At Bolueta, the Metro line connects directly to EuskoTren's suburban service towards Bermeo and Eibar.
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