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Zuidplein is an above-ground metro station in the south of the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E.

Zuidplein
Rotterdam Metro station
General information
Coordinates	51°53′13″N 4°29′19″E
Owned by	RET
Platforms	Side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
History
Opened	1968
Services
Preceding station Rotterdam Metro Following station Slinge towards De Akkers Line D Maashaven towards Rotterdam Centraal Slinge Terminus Line E Maashaven towards Den Haag Centraal

The station opened on 9 February 1968, on the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. It served as the southern terminus of the line until 25 November 1970, when a one-station extension to Slinge was opened.

Zuidplein station is located immediately adjacent to a large shopping centre of the same name. Rotterdam Ahoy, a large indoor arena, is also within walking distance of the station. A bus station is located directly underneath the metro station, providing access to local bus services.

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