MARSEILLE

Marseille opened its first rapid transit line in 1979 and a portion of its second route in 1984. The remaining 2 segments of Line 2 will be in operation in 1986 and 1987. This French city's Urban Mobility Plan foresees further extensions of both lines, along with the light rail system which is already integrated closely with the rapid-transit routes. The rapid transit lines feature rubber-tired rolling stock, centralized traffic control and automatic train operations. Buses, streetcars and trolley buses are being closely coordinated with rapid transit. Being studied is an integrated fare system for all modes, including the French National Railways.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport Press

  Quadrant House, The Quadrant
  Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS,   England 
• Authors:
  • Plazaola, J de
  • Clavier, J
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 58-59
• Serial:
  • Developing Metros 85
  • Publisher: Transport Press

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Centralized traffic control; Coordination; Fares; Public transit; Rapid transit; Subways; Technology; Tires; Transportation planning; Urban transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Integrated transportation systems
• Geographic Terms: France; Marseille (France)
• Old TRIS Terms: Marseille metro
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399805
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM