LGV INTERCONNEXION EST

The 'LGV Interconnexion Est' is a French high-speed rail line that connects the LGV Nord and LGV Sud-Est through the Île de France. Opened in 1994, it consists of three branches, which begin at Coubert:

★ west branch: towards Paris and western France, terminating at Valenton

★ north branch: towards northern France, London and Brussels, joining the LGV Nord at Vémars

★ south branch: towards southeastern France, joining the LGV Sud-Est at Moisenay
Since the south and west branches have been "annexed" by the LGV Sud-Est, some hold the view that the Interconnexion Est is only truly composed of the Coubert-Vémars northern branch.

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Route

Journey times

Expansion

External links

Route

Starting from the south (LGV Sud-Est or LGV Atlantique), the line begins at Coubert junction and heads northeast. Near Tournan, there is a link to the Paris-Coulommiers line. Further north, Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy station (transfer to the RER A) serves the new town of Marne-la-Vallée and Disneyland theme park. Near Claye-Souilly, two links under construction will join the line to the LGV Est. The route next serves Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 – TGV station (transfer to the RER B and air transport). Shortly thereafter, the line joins the LGV Nord at Vémars junction.

Journey times

★ Lille-Roissy CDG 0:50

★ Lille-Lyon 2:50

★ Lille-Nantes 3:50

★ Lille-Grenoble 4:25

★ Lille-Marseille 4:30

★ Lille-Bordeaux 5:00

★ Brussels-Lyon 3:40

★ Brussels-Marseilles 5:25

★ Brussels-Valence 4:30

★ Brussels-Rennes 4:50

★ Brussels-Montpellier 5:40

Expansion

★ The construction of a suburban line along the LGV between Villeparisis and Vémars is under consideration. This project could have two possible purposes: to serve Roissy airport from Paris (as an alternative to the CDG Express); or to be the beginning of a western line linking Creil to Meaux, Marne-la-Vallée and Melun.

★ It has also been proposed to complement the Interconnexion Est with an LGV Interconnexion Sud or LGV Interconnexion Ouest.

External links

★ High-speed rail lines site (in French)