Ilévia
Ilévia is the
Metro
The Lille Metro is a VAL system (véhicule automatique léger = light automated vehicle), which opened on May 16, 1983, the first automatic metro line in the world. It has two lines, with a total length of 45 km (28 mi), and 60 stations. All stations have doors between the platform and the train.[2]
Line 1 is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) long, of which 8.5 km (5.3 mi) are underground, with 18 stations. The line links
Tramway
The tram system consists of two interurban tram lines, connecting central Lille to the nearby communities of
While most urban lines in Lille were abandoned after 1950, the Mongy remained in service as the backbone of the public transport network of the TCC, the predecessor of Ilévia. Whilst the expansion of the Metro initially threatened the trams, they were kept in service. The system was renovated between 1991 and 1994, and new low-floor trams were provided.[2][3][4]
Buses
Ilévia also operates 68 urban bus routes, eight of which run into Belgium.[2]
References
- ^ "FERME TA GUEULE - Zoom Sur Lille". www.zoomsurlille.fr. Archived from the original on 2019-09-29.
- ^ a b c d "Travel & Transport". La mairie de Lille. Archived from the original on 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ a b Based on a translation of the article Ilevia from the French Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ a b Based on a translation of the article ilevia from the German Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.