The French section of the Lyon-Turin line, declared of public utility in 2013, connects Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, crossing the departments of Rhône, Isère, and Savoie. Its construction involves creating 140 kilometers of new railway lines, including the building of several tunnels and viaducts, as well as connections to the existing network. This major investment will gradually increase the number of trains in the French Alps, including passenger trains such as regional express trains and high-speed trains.
A vital link for the region
This new line will enable:
Improved traffic management on the existing network by transferring some traffic to the new line. This will reduce congestion on the current rail network and stations between Lyon and La Tour-du-Pin, allowing for more passenger trains while also reducing travel times on routes like Lyon-Grenoble and Lyon-Chambéry.
A more efficient route for freight traffic between France and Italy.
In the long term, significant time savings and smoother traffic flow with the construction of the Dullin l'Epine tunnel (a later phase).
An Ambitious Choice for Rail Freight
More efficient, it will also enable:
The launch of a high-performance freight route between France and Italy, offering operational cost savings and shifting heavy truck traffic to rail.
The provision of a modern modal shift tool, allowing direct loading of trucks onto trains (large-gauge railway motorway).
