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Paris: discover the Paris metro's longest hidden connection

The Paris metro is so vast that many hidden connections are concealed throughout the network. And the longest connection isn't even indicated in the metro, at Saint-Augustin station on line 9!

Paris metro line 4: traffic interrupted for 4 days in November

Calling all Paris metro line 4 users! Because of works, the traffic is interrupted for 4 days, from Thursday November 10 to Sunday 13, 2022, included, between Porte d’Orléans and Bagneux – Lucie Aubrac stations. What are the alternatives possible? Here are answers.

Metro line 15: Abbesses to no longer be the deepest metro station

For always, the Abbesses metro station was known for being the deepest one in the Ile-de-France network. But it will be soon dethroned by an upcoming station on metro line 15, in Val-de-Marne.

Metro line 14 extension: here are the names of the 8 future stations

With line 14 of the Paris metro due to be extended in 2024, Île-de-France Mobilités has unveiled the final names of the 8 future stations on this major line that will link Saint-Denis - Pleyel to Aéroport d'Orly.

Paris: what is the priority order for a seat in public transportation?

Pregnant woman, elderly or disabled person… Several groups of people are entitled to claim seats in public transportation. But among them, who is given priority?

Metro line 4: arrival of the first driverless trains this Monday

After six years of difficult work for users, line 4 of the Paris metro will finally welcome its first automatic, driverless trains, starting Monday, September 12, 2022.

The most astonishing metro stations in Paris: the highest, the deepest...

Paris metro stations hide some amazing features that you'd never suspect when you take the train. Find out which metro station is the highest, the deepest or the least crowded!

Thunderstorms: where does the water pouring into metro stations go?

Numerous videos showing the flooding of metro stations were posted on social networks during the heavy storms of August 16, 2022. But do you know how this water is evacuated?

Paris: the Marx Dormoy metro station under renovation unveils remnants from the 1960’s

The renovation of the Marx Dormoy metro line 12 station in Paris unveils remnants from the 1960’s. when commuting on the RATP network, stop by this station in the 18th arrondissement, on the platform towards Aubervilliers to enjoy the station’s historic walls, uncovered until September 30, 2022.

Paris transport: why don't the metro and RER run in the same direction?

If you regularly use Parisian public transport, you've probably already noticed that the metro and RER don't run in the same direction. But do you know why?

RATP: extending line 14 is "the absolute priority" for the Paris 2024 Olympics

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, the question of public transport to carry the millions of travelers arises, with the extension of Line 14 in particular becoming the "absolute priority".

The Cinema Station: when RATP and the 7th art meet at the Porte des Lilas

This ghostly station located at Porte des Lilas, in Paris, could have a place at the Cannes Film Festival: countless films, commercials and video clips have been shot there, just a stone's throw from the metro passengers. Discover the Cinema Station, the most mysterious and magical place of the RATP.

Coronavirus: how is the RATP getting ready against the threat in Paris

With the threat of coronavirus upon Paris, the RATP – Autonomous Parisian Transportation Administration – announces health measures and an action plan to protect their staff. So far, no special measure as for commuters have been announced.