> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Barcelona to Renovate Oldest Station - URL: https://barna.news/barcelona-to-renovate-oldest-station/ - Published: 2026-11-10T08:26:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-10T08:26:34.000Z - Description: The 1854-built Sant Andreu Comtal station will be restored for community use after structural risks were identified. - Author: Barna.News News Desk - Tags: Urban Development ## Historic Station to Be Transformed The historic Sant Andreu del Palomar train station, originally opened in 1854 as part of the Barcelona–Granollers railway line, will undergo a major renovation to become a community facility. The building, recognised as the oldest operational railway station in Spain until its closure on 2 December 2022, will be restored under a €406,615 contract awarded on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to Gestió d’Obres i Serveis Sostenibles (Geoss). Works are expected to be completed within nine months, by June 2027. --- ## From Rail Hub to Community Space The old station, known as Sant Andreu Comtal due to its proximity to the Rec Comtal water channel, has a built area of 586 square metres across three floors: a semi-basement, ground floor and upper floor. Though no longer in rail service, it retains original features including ticket offices, external signage and platform wiring. Since December 2022, the underground station has taken over operations, allowing the historic structure to be repurposed. The Barcelona City Council took over management of the building in 2023 via a 20-year lease agreement with Adif at a monthly rate of €750\. It has since been handed to the Germandat Andreuenca, a coalition of local cultural associations including those responsible for the Sant Andreu festival’s traditional giants and big-heads (trabucaires, geganters and grallers). These groups now store their ceremonial figures, including Andreu and Coloma, in the building. > The building's purpose is to be a municipal facility. ## Urgent Repairs to Address Safety Risks An internal municipal report identifies serious structural issues requiring immediate attention. These include water leaks in the roof, cracks in vertical supports, unsafe access to the roof, holes in the main hall floor where turnstiles once stood, and damaged marble cladding posing a fall risk. Ceilings and walls lack proper lining, and the building currently has no electrical connection after thieves removed overhead cabling. Additionally, the four downpipes at the corners of the building are made of asbestos-containing fibre cement and must be removed due to health hazards. The renovation will also install a functional bathroom accessible to disabled users. To prevent squatting during the transition, parts of the building will remain boarded up. The attic, basement and north section of the ground floor will not be immediately accessible. While original wooden facades along the tracks will be replaced with similar materials, obsolete exterior attachments will be removed. ## Project Scope and Funding The scope of the works, as outlined in the contract, is to resolve leaks, ensure minimum safety standards and halt further deterioration. The initial phase will allow partial use of the ground floor for storage and include basic electrical and bathroom facilities. Full restoration will follow in later stages. The contract was awarded under expedient number 001\_26002912, with the work formally titled 'Obres de reparació de coberta, reparacions menors de façana i adequació bàsica de local interior de l’antiga estació de tren de Sant Andreu Comtal'. The project includes sustainable public procurement measures and is managed by Barcelona d'Infraestructures Municipals, SA (BIMSA). Although the renovation is set to begin shortly, the start may be delayed by one month to allow for complete vacating of the premises. Once complete, the restored station is expected to serve as the Casa de la Festa Major de Sant Andreu del Palomar, a cultural hub for local traditions and community activities. --- *Sources:* [*Metrópoli*](https://metropoliabierta.elespanol.com/sant-andreu/20261110/barcelona-invierte-euros-salvar-estacion-antigua-espana-m2-plantas-taquillas-originales/1003742810399%5F0.html?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Ajuntament de Barcelona*](https://www.barcelona.cat/infobarcelona/en/tema/mobility-and-transport/better-accessibility-and-sustainability-as-the-new-sant-andreu-railway-station-opens%5F1236148.html?ref=barna.news)*,* [*opendatalicit.com*](https://opendatalicit.com/licitaciones/20251633-obres-de-reparacio-de-coberta-reparacions-menors-de-facana-i-adequacio-basica-de?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Festa Major de la Sagrera 2026: Full Autumn Programme](https://barna.news/festa-major-de-la-sagrera-2026-full/) - [Hostafrancs Market Rehab to Start This Winter](https://barna.news/hostafrancs-market-rehab-to-start-this/) - [Barcelona Port Builds Tallest Warehouse for Lidl](https://barna.news/barcelona-port-builds-tallest-warehouse/) - [Work Starts on 10 Party Wall Transformations](https://barna.news/work-starts-on-10-party-wall/)