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Metro: 9 lines actually under construction this summer

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The Editor

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As we get closer to summer, hearts feel lighter and spirits more carefree. But wait, big clouds are looming on the horizon. The reason? The RATP has just announced its summer work schedule for the various metro lines, and it might not be so fun every day.

Alright, folks, we have to be honest with you, we told you some nonsense. But believe us, it was completely out of our control, and we couldn't be more sorry. Indeed, at the beginning of May, we had some dramatic news to share with you: 8 lines of the Parisian transport network, beloved by all, would be under construction this summer. Oh no, what a disaster, disgrace and betrayal, a new line has just been added to the list, bringing the total to 9 (out of 14, let’s not forget) affected metros.


A Short-Lived Breather

Last year, during July and August, the metro surprisingly took on a bit of a paradise vibe. And why is that, you ask? It was deserted!by Parisians, but also by tourists, free from all construction work, which has been delayed or put on hold due to the Olympics, it has become a calm, relaxing place, on time, and not very crowded. But, there it is, we all kind of suspected that it couldn’t last, since now we have to catch up on all the delays that piled up during the Olympic break.

Yes indeed, we know that, logically, it's quite smart to do most of the work during the summer, while many Parisians have left the City of Light to head to Cannes, La Baule, or the Isle of Ré. But still, we can't help but think about the poor souls who have to sweat it out in the heat in the capital, and we can't shake the thought of the double whammy they’ll face as nearly 70% of the network will be significantly affected.


A schedule to mark in advance

So, if 9 out of the 14 lines of the network (16 including the branches) will be hit by the closures, we want to thank RATP, which has announced that it is doing everything it can to...

g>maximize the system, for example by shifting the interruptions on line 4 and the RER B, which serve pretty much the same route within the city. Phew, that should give us a bit of relief.

In the meantime, we’re giving you a little overview of the black days to mark with a white cross on your calendar, just to mentally prepare you, to plan your vacation accordingly, and to avoid any surprises when the time comes.

Line 1 : no trains between La Défense and Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile from August 11 to 31.
Line 3 : no trains between Opéra and Gallieni from June 28 to August 3. Replacement buses only between Gallieni and République.
Line 4 : no trains between Les Halles and Porte d’Orléans from July 5 to 14. Replacement buses only between Denfert-Rochereau and Porte d’Orléans.
Line 7 : no trains between La Courneuve and Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette from July 18 to 24. Replacement buses only between La Courneuve and Stalingrad.

Line 8 : no train between Concorde and Reuilly-Diderot from August 18 to 31.
Line 9 : no train from August 5 to 8 inclusive on the whole line. (This is the little rascal that has joined the initial list).
Line 12 : no train between Montparnasse and Mairie d’Issy from July 28 to August 7.
Line 13 : The station Gabriel Péri will be closed from 1July 4 to August 31. The Gaîté station will be closed from July 18 to July 20. The Pernety station will be closed from July 21 to August 31. 
Line 14 : No trains from August 4 to August 8 included on the entire line. No trains on July 2, 9, 16, and 23 starting at 10 PM.

And just a reminder, the RER will also be part of it, but since the schedules are much more complex, we suggest you check out our articles dedicated to the RER A, RER B and RER C. Stay strong!