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Marseille's metro opened in 1977. It uses the rubber tired technology used in the Pairs Metro. With 19 km, 2 lines and 24 stations, it is one of France's smaller metros, especially for a city of 1.6 million sould. Two extensions to Line 1 are currently underway An extension to Line 2 is under investigation.
Metro - Subway in Marseille MSW Transports ERS pics  Light Rail The first section of a partially underground 15 km, 2 line light rail system opened in 2007. The .6 km tram tunnel was built in 1893, and some purists suggest it was the true first subway on the European continent, as opposed to the one in Budapest. Formerly used by Line 68, the tunnel and tracks have been rebuilt and now serves Line 1. Line 3 is expected to open in 2011. One may note the unusual appearance of Marseille's trams, resembling ships. This was apparently done to deliberately recognize the city as France's largest seaport. LRT images from ERS Official Site of Le Tram Trams In France page |
