Automatic Line Operation Technician


Interior of an automatic train (line 9 of the Barcelona metro) where a TOLA is present.

Automatic Line Operation Technician (TOLA) is the name given to the technicians assigned to automatic subway lines (Automatic Train Operation). Although they operate without a driver, the automatic lines have a technician who has two main functions: the customer service and the recovery of the railway service in case of failure.

In Spain, they only exist in Barcelona, ​​where they are present on lines L9, L10 and L11 of the Barcelona metro.

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