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Lyon Metro

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Lyon Metro

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Also known as Métro de Lyon, Metro de Lyon

public transportation network in Lyon, France

Key facts

Native name
Métro de Lyon
Owner
SYTRAL Mobilités, (in French)
Locale
Lyon Metropolis , France
Transit type
Rapid transit
Daily ridership
810,000 (2025)
Annual ridership
219,000,000 (2019)
Began operation
9 December 1974 ; 51 years ago ( 9 December 1974 )
Operator s
TCL
System length
34.4 km (21.4 mi)
Track gauge
1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) standard gauge with roll ways along the rails
Electrification
750 V DC guide bars

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