Las Rejas is an underground

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on the Line 1 of the

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, in

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. It was built in

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method. The station was opened on 15 September 1975 as part of the inaugural section of the line between San Pablo and

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. Stairways at each corner of the concourse mezzanine connect with the platform level. The mezzanine is accessed from ground level via four entrances, two on each side of the

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. Each pair of entrances converge into a single corridor that leads to the mezzanine. The station features an exposed concrete beam ceiling and its walls are decorated with blue-gray ceramic tiles, which replaced the original mosaic covering. Curved blue panels over the platforms form a sort of large cove molding. This station has a moderate flow of passengers, increasing in the peak hours by the crowds commuting with

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buses here.

Etymology

The name of the station, comes from the Las Rejas avenue, coming from the old Las Rejas farm.

References

Santiago Metro stations Railway stations opened in 1975 1975 establishments in Chile Santiago Metro Line 1 {{Santiago-geo-stub