Tram-train de l'ouest lyonnais
The tram-train de l'ouest lyonnais (in English, Western Lyon tram-train) is transport project in the urban area of Lyon in the region Rhône-Alpes to improve the traffic between the railway stations of Lyon-Saint-Paul to Brignais, L'Arbresle, Sain-Bel, and Lozanne. The project consists of the creation of three tram-train lines.
| Tram-train de l'ouest lyonnais | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Owner | SNCF |
| Locale | Lyon, France |
| Transit type | Tram-train |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 22 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 2012 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 55 km (34 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Some rail lines have been doubled, platforms rebuilt, and stations modernised. The total cost of the project is around €150·2m.
The line from Saint-Paul to Sain-Bel started running on 24 September 2012.[1]
References
- "Lyon tram-train service launched - Railway Gazette". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
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