The proposal by Sener, RSHP and ERRE addresses the undergrounding of the station and its tracks, the definition of the supporting spaces —access points, concourses, waiting areas, platforms and commercial areas—, the underground car park and connections with other local transport systems, including metro, tram, urban buses, taxis and non-motorised modes of transport.
The proposal will be compatible with the plans for Parque Central, the Canal de Acceso project and the future cross-city rail tunnel. The project will also refurbish the historic Valencia Nord station, listed as a Bien de Interés Cultural, preserving its architectural and urban legacy.
Rendering. New Valencia Central Station by RSHP, ERRE, and Sener.
The new station will be an underground infrastructure integrated into the city, helping to restore continuity across the urban fabric. Above it, a new landscaped axis with pedestrian routes and cycle lanes will converge on the new Plaza de la Estación. Railway operations will shift from the current terminal layout to a through-running configuration. Trains will be able to cross Valencia from north to south without reversing direction, improving both station operations and rail connections.
The proposal seeks to move away from the enclosed character typically associated with underground stations. Natural light and air will reach the platforms, while a series of open spaces will create visual connections between the different levels of the station and improve the spatial continuity of its interior.
Rendering. New Valencia Central Station by RSHP, ERRE, and Sener.
The intervention incorporates sustainability criteria aimed at reducing dependence on high-energy mechanical systems and optimising the use of materials, with the aim of lowering the carbon footprint associated with both the construction and operation of the station.
The project by Sener, RSHP and ERRE is structured around five criteria: railway functionality, urban integration, architectural identity, constructability and operational safety. The organisation of the station seeks to simplify circulation and improve connections between the different transport systems, while establishing a direct relationship with Valencia’s urban and cultural context. The construction strategy is based on a modular system that encourages prefabrication and allows the different phases of the works to be carried out while maintaining railway operations.
