Official Metro Madrid
Although it has taken a long time, users of devices with operating system Android already have a official application to consult the stops, lines and routes in the Madrid Metro A very useful tool for tourists and anyone who doesn't want to depend on maps and who wants to plan their routes in advance with total comfort. In addition, it is a source of information about other services and products of Metro de Madrid
It is a really useful, simple and practical application With just a couple of screen touches we can find all the information we need, something that helps its design that, respecting the colors and style of the posters and physical maps of the suburban, helps no user to get lost among its functions. It also has a agile operation for the most impatient users. But, without a doubt, the best point of all is that it works without the need for an Internet connection It is surprising, as a matter of fact, that the application has been developed by the company itself, leaving both the preparation and maintenance of the same at home.
As soon as we start the application we find four main sections that collect all the information we may need.The first, Lines and Stations, presents lists to know one by one the stops of a routeor specifically search for one. This is useful to avoid getting lost when having to look for the route on the map along with the other lines, and to know what services and matches offers a specific station.
However, the most useful option is found in the section Journeys Here we have a similar tool to the one on the website to plan a tour in advance. Thus, we find a screen divided into two parts to select a point of origin and another of destination For this we can indicate the street or station where we are, something that can be done automatically thanks to GPS of our terminal. Selecting the destination street or station and pressing Search displays a schematic line with the stations and transfers that we must make to reach the destination.In addition, we can filter the result by choosing to perform fewer transfers or fewer stations However it is cast in There is still a estimate of the time that this journey will take.
The third section is the Metro Map It shows the aforementioned map with a style schematic identical to the one that can be obtained physically in any subway station, and through which we can move by zooming with the pinch gesture to consult any intersection. Finally we find the section Information, where numbers and forms of contact, data on the different fares, subscriptions and types of tickets in addition to other information of interest such as hours of service and supplements
In short, an application very useful and complete, but one that has been a long time coming And the fact is that iPhone users already enjoy their own application of Official Madrid Metro since November 2011 Something that has spawned hundreds of unofficial applications with information on the metro, suburban and bus lines, all in one It can now be downloaded for Android the application Official Madrid Metro from Google Play without any type of cost Emphasis must be placed on the surname Official, since, as we say, there are other applications that can confuse the user.
