As part of the new package of measures with which Adif Alta Velocidad is transforming Puerta de Atocha, the center of Madrid is about to unveil a new macro-parking lot next to its large railway station. The transport company is in the final stages of construction of the modular car park at Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which will add 1,283 spaces and become one of the largest car parks in the heart of the city. Designed to accompany the comprehensive transformation of the station and organize the chaotic traffic in its surroundings, this new facility was created with the aim of absorbing some of the parking space lost due to the construction work.
The new parking facility is organized into two modular buildings: P3A, which is already partially operational, and P3B, which is in its final phase of construction. The former has four levels and 493 spaces, 42 of which are reserved for people with reduced mobility and have accessible routes to the station. P3B, which is larger, is spread over three floors plus a large outdoor area and will provide a further 790 spaces.
A removable car park with solar panels
One of the key features of the project is its modular and reusable nature. The structure has been built using prefabricated metal elements, manufactured entirely in the workshop and assembled on site without welding, so that the whole structure can be dismantled relatively easily and reused at another location if the station’s needs change in the future.
Sustainability is the other major pillar. The roofs of both modules have been converted into a photovoltaic park that powers the 60 electric vehicle charging points installed on the premises and contributes to the complex’s energy self-consumption. In addition, according to Adif, the sanitation, electricity, lighting, telecommunications, and fire protection facilities have been renovated, incorporating vegetation and efficiency measures that align the project with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The site will have four main entrances and exits: two connected to the existing large vehicle access ramp and two others directly linked to Antonio Nebrija Street. Inside, there are ten vertical communication centers, all with fixed staircases and, in three of them, modules with two elevators each, to facilitate the movement of people and luggage between the parking floors and the routes to the railway lobbies.