THE LYON METRO IS SIX YEARS OLD

LYON: LE METRO A SIX ANS

This study is divided into nine sections: general information and background; Overall network design; Siting of the tunnel and specific structures; Rolling stock; Options taken for network operating; Line C: A very special case; Line D (Gorge-de-Loup - Gare de Venissieus); The metro and development of the network above ground; Present difficulties and the future.

• Corporate Authors:

  Association Francaise des Amis des Chemins de Fer

  Gare de l'Est
  Paris,   France 
• Authors:
  • Malterre, P
• Publication Date: 1984-11

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 243-266
• Serial:
  • Chemins de Fer
  • Issue Number: 369
  • Publisher: Association Francaise des Amis des Chemins de Fer

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Coordination; Forecasting; Lines of track; Location; Public transit; Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars; Subways; Technology
• Identifier Terms: Lyon Metro
• Uncontrolled Terms: Integrated transportation systems
• Geographic Terms: France; Lyon (France)
• Old TRIS Terms: Line location; Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00455003
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1986 12:00AM