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Rapid transit in France

Overview of the rapid transit system in France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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There are several rapid transit systems in France. Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Rennes and Toulouse all have metro systems. Twenty-six French cities have light rail and tram systems.

Metros

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Trams and light rail

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Citadis (left) and Eurotram (right) cars in Strasbourg

Trams in France go back to 1837 when a 15 km (9.32 mi) steamtram line connected Montrond-les-Bains and Montbrison in the Loire.[9] With the development of electric trams at the end of the 19th century, networks proliferated in French cities over a period of 15 years. Although nearly all of the country's tram systems were replaced by bus services in the 1930s or shortly after World War II, France is now in the forefront of the revival of tramways and light rail systems around the globe. Only trams lines in Lille and Saint-Étienne have operated continuously since the 19th century. Since the opening of the Nantes tramway in 1985, more than twenty towns and cities across France have built new tram lines. As of 2013, there are 25 operational tram networks in France, with 3 under construction and 4 more planned. France is also home to Alstom, a leading tram manufacturer.[10]

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Notes

  1. Extension of Lyon Metro's Line B to Saint-Genis-Laval Hôpital Lyon Sud station.
  2. Opening of Toulouse Metro's Line B.
  3. Cite error: The named reference Metro was invoked but never defined

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