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Did you know? There are a dozen ghost stations in Paris. Do you know them?

While many Parisians take the metro every day, few are aware that the capital is home to a dozen ghost stations. Operated then finally abandoned or never opened... what are these ghost stations and where are they located in Paris? We tell you all about them.

Metro line 6: Bir-Hakeim station closed for four months from the end of October

RATP is announcing the closure of Bir-Hakeim station on metro line 6 for around four months, starting on October 30, 2023.

Transport: why are Thalys trains disappearing from Gare du Nord?

If you want to travel abroad, until now you could take a Thalys and a Eurostar to the Gare du Nord. From now on, you'll only be able to take Eurostar... simply because the brand has bought out the red company!

Metro Line 14, interruption between Mairie de Saint-Ouen and Porte de Clichy due to technical failure

This Thursday, July 20, traffic on line 14 of the Paris metro between Mairie de Saint-Ouen and Porte de Clichy was interrupted due to a technical fault. RATP indicated that traffic would return to normal by midday, but finally resumed around 9:30 am.

RATP: "safe places" soon to be tested in the Paris metro to combat harassment

To combat the sexist and sexual violence that takes place on public transport, RATP plans to test "safe places" in several metro stations this autumn.

Transportation in Paris: which are the most polluted metro stations in the network?

Parisian metro stations have three times more fine particles than the surface air. A new study reveals the most affected by this disturbing level of pollution.

Line 9 of the Paris metro interrupted this Sunday: what alternatives?

This Sunday, March 12, 2023, traffic is interrupted on line 9 of the Paris metro due to modernization works. So what are the possible alternatives for your journey? We tell you everything.

Transport strikes, pollution, alternative transport without a permit to travel in Paris

Whether it's because of strikes, pollution episodes or the price of gasoline, it's not always easy to get around the capital. We take you on a journey to discover the alternative and unlicensed transport that awaits you in Paris: perfect to enjoy the landscape during your journeys!

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 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?

Paris La Défense Arena: how to get to the venue? What you need to know before coming

Europe's largest indoor venue is located in Paris, not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. Throughout the year, the Paris La Défense Arena hosts numerous concerts, shows and sporting events. Planning to go there soon? Here are a few practical tips to help you prepare your visit and get to the Paris La Défense Arena easily.

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?

Paris: "flying cabs" should be flying over the capital for the 2024 Olympic Games

A cab flying over the rooftops of Paris? Since 2021, RATP, ADP and Choose Paris Region have confirmed the presence in the near future of these autonomous cabs in the skies over the capital, normally by the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024 Paris Olympics: towards free public transit for spectators?

Will public transit be free for 2024 Paris Olympics ticket holders? This is a lead studied by the Olympic Games Organization Committee. “For 2024 Paris Olympics, we plan to provide public transit to go to sites” to the millions of spectators, Tony Estanguet told Le Parisien.

Pollution: speed reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Ile-de-France, this Wednesday

Pollution is back in Paris and therefore speed is reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Île-de-France on several roads, and only Crit'Air 0,1 and 2 cars are allowed to run on the beltway this Wednesday. And for good reason, the PM10 particle rate has exceeded the limit thresholds! The prefect recommends to differ road trips in the area.

Public transit: fewer metros at off-peak hours starting Wednesday in Paris

Because of lockdown implemented since October 30, 2020, the public transit offer in Paris and Île-de-France will be cut in half at off-peak hours on some lines. According to Le Parisien newspaper, starting Wednesday November 18, there will be one metro in two between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Discover RATP traffic forecast.

Transport: what future for cars in Paris?

As Anne Hidalgo has been re-elected Paris mayor, new measures aiming at reducing the pollution within the French capital are expected for this new mandate. What future for transport in Paris? Will cars still be relevant? Here are the measures expected.

Coronavirus: Social distancing rules soon made softer in public transportation?

Minister for Ecological Transition Elisabeth Borne said social distancing rules in public transportations will be made softer starting from June 2 to enable “more flux at peak hours”. Another goal: increasing the number of seats in TGV and enabling French people to go on summer holidays.