C-4 (Cercanías Madrid)

The C-4 is a line and rail service of Cercanías Madrid commuter rail network, operated by Renfe Operadora. It runs from Colmenar Viejo and Alcobendas – San Sebastián de los Reyes north of Madrid to Parla south of Madrid. The C-4 shares tracks for part of its length with Madrid commuter rail service line C-3 through the city of Madrid. The line has been in operation since 1981.

C-4
A Civia train on a C-4 service towards Colmenar Viejo in Nuevos Ministerios station in 2016.
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerAdif
LocaleMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Termini
  • Colmenar Viejo/Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes
  • Parla
Stations18
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemCercanías Madrid
ServicesMadrid-Burgos railway
Cantoblanco-Alcobendas railway
Madrid-Valencia railway
Madrid−Valencia de Alcántara railway
Móstoles-Parla railway
Operator(s)Renfe Operadora
Rolling stockCivia and 446 Series (occasionally) EMUs
History
Opened1981 (1981)
Technical
Line length62.2 km (38.6 mi)
Number of tracksDouble
Track gauge1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) Iberian gauge
Electrification3kV DC overhead line
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