French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate the extension of metro line 14 in Paris on June 24, connecting Saint-Denis-Pleyel station to Orly Airport, ahead of the Olympics. This extension is part of the Grand Paris Express project, intended to transform the region’s transportation system.
The line’s expansion, adding seven new stations and doubling in length, is expected to accommodate up to a million passengers daily by 2025. The accelerated completion aims to serve Olympic visitors and locals alike, showcasing modernized infrastructure and enhanced connectivity.
‘The Olympics have served line 14’
Despite challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, French authorities and transportation companies are committed to delivering this essential project on schedule. The collaboration and funding from various entities demonstrate a unified effort to improve public transport in the region.