Les Saules station

Les Saules is a station in Paris's express suburban rail system, the RER. It serves the commune of Orly, in the Val-de-Marne department.

Entrance

Platforms

Location and overview

Les Saules is located at point-kilometer PK 11.721 on the Choisy-le-Roi–Massy–Verrières railway line, between Choisy-le-Roi and Orly-Ville stations, at an elevation of approximately 44 m above sea level.^[1] It features two passenger platforms beside two mainline tracks, and an additional three passing tracks serving freight and operational traffic.^[2]

History

The station was inaugurated in May 1967 by SNCF as part of the extension of the Choisy-le-Roi–Massy line to improve suburban rail access to southern Paris suburbs.^[3]

Facilities

Les Saules station includes a staffed ticket counter, ticket vending machines, and real-time departure displays. It offers accessibility features such as ramps and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility.^[4]

Passenger usage

In 2022, the station handled approximately 270,000 annual passengers, averaging around 740 validated tickets per day.^[5]

Services and intermodal connections

Les Saules is a stop on RER line C, connecting central Paris with its southern suburbs.^[6] Since 10 April 2021, the station offers a direct interchange with Tramway Line T9, which replaced bus line 183 and provides a roughly 30-minute link between Porte de Choisy and Orly-Gaston Viens.^[7]

See also

• List of stations of the Paris RER
• RER C
• Tramway Line T9