Bilbao in 1995, Matiko was integrated into the new Txorierri line operated separately by Euskotren and that ran between Deusto and Zazpi Kaleak through the sections that had not been integrated into the metro network, and from there to Lezama in the Txorierri valley. The station was partially renovated with a new island platform, while maintaining the original open-air structure of the original station. The project for metro line 3 was made public in 2007. The new line was planned to connect Etxebarri and Matiko through the Otxarkoaga-Txurdinaga district and the old town. The project involved the renovation of the Matiko station, and the works were commissioned in 2010. The new project involved Matiko becoming the northern terminus of the new line, before connecting to a new tunnel through Mount Artxanda to ensure connection with the existing Txorierri line. As a consequence, the section between Deusto and Matiko, the last remaining from the former Bilbao-Plencia line, were dismantled, shutting down the services in Deusto and Deusto-University stations in 2010. Matiko station was also closed down to be demolished, with the plans of a new one to be built in its place. The new underground Matiko station opened on 8 April 2017, integrated into Metro Bilbao's line 3, which is operated by Euskotren Trena. Future The station will be the southern terminus of a new line connecting the city centre with the Bilbao Airport. The new line will use the existing tunnel through Mount Artxanda and will be operated by Euskotren Trena. Studies are underway for Metro Bilbao's line 4, which is planned to also begin at Matiko station and will connect with Bilbao's southern neighbourhoods in the Errekalde district. Station layout Matiko is a partially underground station, built on the site of a former railway trench in the district of Uribarri in Bilbao. Entrances 30 Tiboli St. 21 Tiboli St. Services Unlike the two other lines of the Bilbao metro system (which are operated by Metro Bilbao S.A.), line 3 is operated by Euskotren, which runs it as part of the Euskotren Trena network. Trains from the Bilbao-San Sebastián, Txorierri and Urdaibai lines of the network run through line 3. References External links Line 3 (Bilbao metro) stations Euskotren Trena stations Railway stations opened in 2017 2017 establishments in the Basque Country (autonomous community) 1887 establishments in Spain Railway stations opened in 1887 Railway stations closed in 2010 2010 disestablishments