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Īle-de-France and Railways The railroading in Paris and its surroundings is a fascinating combination of layers of systems from several different time periods. All different modes exist, some fast, some slow, some even relying on rubber wheels to supplement the rails. Some systems were first taken into use in the 1800s, some added just recently and the plans stretch far into the future to supplement the existing networks in the service of almost 12 million people living in the area!  More on the subject...
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  | Paris Area Local Traffic Īle-de-France - the Greater Paris area - has interesting traffic patterns, numerous metro types, some now over 100 years old, some new, many going under ground, others elevated above streets, high speed high capacity RER trains connecting Paris with its suburbs, moving over ground outside the city center and diving deep into the ground in the center, local trains and super high speed trains staying at the sides of the area, the city of more than 11,5 million people can function relatively well. Some capacity limitations exist especailly with RER lines, but these are being fixed within the next years. There is even the great circle line around Paris in the drawing boards and some already built. To add to these many Paris old stations add to the railfans excitement. The local train types of Paris (RER & SNCF) The high speed train types in Paris
The metro train types of Paris The great stations of Paris Pictures of Paris, Louveciennes and Versailles | ||
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A bit of History on Īle-de-France Urban Railroads . Paris and Metropolitan History |
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Other Rolling Stock of Īle-de-France There is a breathtaking variety of rolling stock types and their coloring. Given time, we will take a look at around 30 locomotive and Z and X train types (these are EMUs). 123
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Gallery for Pictures Why not see some of the pictures from France and Paris area found on the 4rail.net and pick the ones you are most interested in? French Gallery Main
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Super High Speed at the Heart of the Īle-de-france! Most of the famous TGV trains, Thalyses, Eurostars and now even a growing number of other super high speed trains have their routes other end at one of the many Cathedral like stations. Maybe the most international of these is the Paris Gare du Nord, where we start our station tour. Watching the Super High Speed Trains at Paris Gare du Nord...
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