Handel (Antwerp premetro station)

Handel premetro station is an Antwerp premetro station. Located under the intersection of the Handelsstraat with the Lange Stuivenbergstraat, it is served by lines 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Handel
Coordinates51°13′27″N 4°25′55″E
Owned byDe Lijn
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Platform levels2
History
Opened1 April 1996
Services
Preceding station   De Lijn   Following station
toward P+R Merksem
Tram route 2
toward Hoboken
Tram route 3
toward P+R Merksem
Tram route 5
toward Wijnegem
toward P+R Luchtbal
Tram route 6
toward P+R Olympiade
Location
Handel
Location within the Antwerp premetro network

Handel premetro station is the smallest premetro station in Antwerp. It is completely decorated with the colors of transport company De Lijn. Level #1 has a small ticket hall with access to the platforms; there is only one exit. Level #2 has a 60-meter platform for trains going toward premetro station Elisabeth, level #3 has the platform for trains going toward premetro station Schijnpoort.

In 1996 only line 3 served this premetro station. In 2006 line 5 was added, in 2007 line 6 was added and in 2012 line 2 was connected.

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