Jesús
Jesús station sits on the Metrovalencia network, one of Valencia’s busy transport hubs in the La Raiosa area. Opened in 1988, the station began its life when Metrovalencia was created on 8 October 1988, and today it is served by lines 1, 2, and 7. Locally it’s also known as Joaquín Sorolla-Jesús, a name that reflects nearby connections to the high‑speed Joaquín Sorolla station. A notable moment in its history is the 2006 crash between Jesús and Plaça d’Espanya, a tragedy that claimed 43 lives and reshaped how the city views its rail network. In the wake of that event, the station’s name was changed to honor the painter Joaquín Sorolla in 2010, provoking debate among victims’ groups and residents about memorial choices. …
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