Puente de Vallecas (Madrid Metro)

Puente de Vallecas is a station on Line 1 of the Madrid Metro, located in the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid, Spain. It is situated beneath Avenida de la Albufera, near the intersection with Calle de Peña Prieta. The station serves a densely populated residential area.

The station opened on April 8, 1923, as part of the first section of Line 1, which ran between Sol and Puente de Vallecas. Originally, it was one of the termini of the line. The station's name refers to the nearby Puente de Vallecas bridge, a historic landmark in the area.

The station has two side platforms serving two tracks. It underwent renovations in the early 2000s as part of a wider modernization program for the Madrid Metro. These renovations included improvements to accessibility and the installation of updated signage.

The station provides connections to several EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid) bus routes, offering convenient access to other parts of the city. Puente de Vallecas is a well-used station due to its location and connections.