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Regional rail
Commuter rail, also called suburban rail, is a passenger rail transport service that primarily operates between a city center, and the middle to outer suburbs beyond 15km and commuter towns or other locations that draw large numbers of commuters—people who travel on a daily basis...
network serving Nord-Pas-de-Calais région, France
France
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| 1 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Roubaix Gare de Roubaix Gare de Roubaix is a railway station serving the town Roubaix, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... - Tourcoing Gare de Tourcoing Gare de Tourcoing is a railway station serving the town Tourcoing, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... ... Kortrijk ... Antwerp / Ostend Ostend Ostend is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke , Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast.... |
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| 2 | Amiens Gare d'Amiens Gare d'Amiens is the main station for the Northern French city of Amiens.The station opened on 15 March 1847 when the line to Abbeville opened to passengers. The station building was subsequently replaced by the present structure following the allied bombardment and was built in 1955 by Auguste... ... Arras Gare d'Arras Gare d'Arras is a railway station serving the town Arras, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway, is the origin of the Arras-Dunkirk railway and accessible from LGV Nord.-Services:-References:* *... ... Douai Gare de Douai Gare de Douai is a railway station serving the town of Douai, Nord, France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway. It is served by TGV long distance trains to Paris, Lille and Valenciennes, and by regional TER Nord-Pas-de-Calais trains.... ... Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... (see TER Picardie TER Picardie TER Picardie is the regional rail network serving the Picardy region of France. It is based at the Gare d'Amiens in the town of Amiens.- Rail :- Road :- Multiple units:* SNCF Class Z 26500* SNCF Class X 4630* SNCF Class X 72500... line 1 for details) |
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| 3 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Ascq Gare d'Ascq Gare d'Ascq is a railway station serving the former village of Ascq, now part of Villeneuve-d'Ascq city, Nord department, northern France.- History :In nineteenth century the industrial revolution is developing industry in northern France... † ... Tournai Tournai Railway Station The railway station of Tournai, in Belgium, is situated on line 94. The first train arrived there on 24 January 1842.A first neo-classical stone building dating from the 1840s was later dismantled and replaced to serve as the railway station of the... ... Charleroi-South Charleroi-South railway station The Charleroi-South pre-metro station, simply known as South on network maps, was opened in 1976. Along with Vilette, Sud was the first station to enter service on the Charleroi pre-metro... ... Liège-Guillemins Liège-Guillemins railway station Liège-Guillemins train station is the main station of the city of Liège, the third biggest city in Belgium. It is one of the most important hubs in the country and is one of the 3 Belgian stations on the high-speed rail network... |
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| 4 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Ascq Gare d'Ascq Gare d'Ascq is a railway station serving the former village of Ascq, now part of Villeneuve-d'Ascq city, Nord department, northern France.- History :In nineteenth century the industrial revolution is developing industry in northern France... ... Orchies Orchies -References:* -External links:*... |
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| 5 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Comines (France) |
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| 6 | Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque is a railway station serving the town Dunkirk, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... - Bergues Bergues Bergues is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is situated to the south of Dunkirk and from the Belgian border. Locally it is referred to as "the other Bruges in Flanders"... - Hazebrouck Hazebrouck -Communications:The town enjoys excellent rail connections, with frequent daily services to Lille and Paris, some by High Speed Line. There is a small international airport, concentrating on business flights, at Merville-Calonne just 12 kilometre / 8 miles away... ... Béthune Béthune Béthune is a city in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.-Geography:Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated South-East of Calais, West of Lille, and North of Paris.-Landmarks:... ... Lens Gare de Lens Lens railway station is a railway station in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. The building was built in 1926-1927 to resemble a steam locomotive with a 23 metre high tower as the chimney. The architect was Urbain Cassan. In December 1984 it was listed as a French National Heritage Site .-Services:... ... Arras Gare d'Arras Gare d'Arras is a railway station serving the town Arras, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway, is the origin of the Arras-Dunkirk railway and accessible from LGV Nord.-Services:-References:* *... |
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| 7 | Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville is a railway station in the city centre of Calais, France. It is the principal station for commuter and short distance rail services in Calais. Another station Calais-Fréthun which is where longer distance services depart from is connected by a free shuttle bus service... - Saint-Omer Saint-Omer Saint-Omer , a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department west-northwest of Lille on the railway to Calais. The town is named after Saint Audomar, who brought Christianity to the area.... - Hazebrouck Hazebrouck -Communications:The town enjoys excellent rail connections, with frequent daily services to Lille and Paris, some by High Speed Line. There is a small international airport, concentrating on business flights, at Merville-Calonne just 12 kilometre / 8 miles away... ... Béthune Béthune Béthune is a city in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.-Geography:Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated South-East of Calais, West of Lille, and North of Paris.-Landmarks:... ... Lens Gare de Lens Lens railway station is a railway station in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. The building was built in 1926-1927 to resemble a steam locomotive with a 23 metre high tower as the chimney. The architect was Urbain Cassan. In December 1984 it was listed as a French National Heritage Site .-Services:... ... Arras Gare d'Arras Gare d'Arras is a railway station serving the town Arras, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway, is the origin of the Arras-Dunkirk railway and accessible from LGV Nord.-Services:-References:* *... |
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| 8 | Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque is a railway station serving the town Dunkirk, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... ... Hazebrouck Hazebrouck -Communications:The town enjoys excellent rail connections, with frequent daily services to Lille and Paris, some by High Speed Line. There is a small international airport, concentrating on business flights, at Merville-Calonne just 12 kilometre / 8 miles away... ... Armentières Armentières Armentières is a commune in the Nord department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France. It is part of the Urban Community of Lille Métropole, and lies on the Belgian border, northwest of the city of Lille, on the right bank of the river Lys.... ... Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... |
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| 9 | Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville is a railway station in the city centre of Calais, France. It is the principal station for commuter and short distance rail services in Calais. Another station Calais-Fréthun which is where longer distance services depart from is connected by a free shuttle bus service... ... Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque Gare de Dunkerque is a railway station serving the town Dunkirk, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... |
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| 11 | Amiens Gare d'Amiens Gare d'Amiens is the main station for the Northern French city of Amiens.The station opened on 15 March 1847 when the line to Abbeville opened to passengers. The station building was subsequently replaced by the present structure following the allied bombardment and was built in 1955 by Auguste... ... Abbeville Gare d'Abbeville The Gare d'Abbeville is a railway station serving the town of Abbeville, Somme department, in Picardy, northern France. It is on the Longueau–Boulogne railway and is the terminus of the Abbeville–Eu railway... ... Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet is a railway station serving the towns Étaples and Le Touquet, both in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The station is located in the centre of Étaples.-Services:... ... Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville is one of the railway stations serving the town Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The one is Gare de Boulogne-Tintelleries.-Services:... ... Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville is a railway station in the city centre of Calais, France. It is the principal station for commuter and short distance rail services in Calais. Another station Calais-Fréthun which is where longer distance services depart from is connected by a free shuttle bus service... (see TER Picardie TER Picardie TER Picardie is the regional rail network serving the Picardy region of France. It is based at the Gare d'Amiens in the town of Amiens.- Rail :- Road :- Multiple units:* SNCF Class Z 26500* SNCF Class X 4630* SNCF Class X 72500... line 24 for details) |
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| 12 | Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville is one of the railway stations serving the town Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The one is Gare de Boulogne-Tintelleries.-Services:... ... Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville Gare de Calais-Ville is a railway station in the city centre of Calais, France. It is the principal station for commuter and short distance rail services in Calais. Another station Calais-Fréthun which is where longer distance services depart from is connected by a free shuttle bus service... ... Hazebrouck Hazebrouck -Communications:The town enjoys excellent rail connections, with frequent daily services to Lille and Paris, some by High Speed Line. There is a small international airport, concentrating on business flights, at Merville-Calonne just 12 kilometre / 8 miles away... ... Armentières Armentières Armentières is a commune in the Nord department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France. It is part of the Urban Community of Lille Métropole, and lies on the Belgian border, northwest of the city of Lille, on the right bank of the river Lys.... ... Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... |
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| 13 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Libercourt Libercourt Libercourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:An ex-coalmining town, now farming town with some light industry, surrounded by woods and lakes, situated some northeast of Lens, at the junction of the D954 and the D46 roads, with... ... Lens Gare de Lens Lens railway station is a railway station in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. The building was built in 1926-1927 to resemble a steam locomotive with a 23 metre high tower as the chimney. The architect was Urbain Cassan. In December 1984 it was listed as a French National Heritage Site .-Services:... |
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| 14 | Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville is one of the railway stations serving the town Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The one is Gare de Boulogne-Tintelleries.-Services:... ... Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet is a railway station serving the towns Étaples and Le Touquet, both in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The station is located in the centre of Étaples.-Services:... ... Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The population of the canton is 14,939.-History:The county of Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, usually referred to as just Saint-Pol, was originally a stronghold of the Counts of Flanders and was established as a county... ... Arras Gare d'Arras Gare d'Arras is a railway station serving the town Arras, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway, is the origin of the Arras-Dunkirk railway and accessible from LGV Nord.-Services:-References:* *... |
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| 15 | Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville Gare de Boulogne-Ville is one of the railway stations serving the town Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The one is Gare de Boulogne-Tintelleries.-Services:... ... Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet is a railway station serving the towns Étaples and Le Touquet, both in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. The station is located in the centre of Étaples.-Services:... ... Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The population of the canton is 14,939.-History:The county of Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, usually referred to as just Saint-Pol, was originally a stronghold of the Counts of Flanders and was established as a county... ... Béthune Béthune Béthune is a city in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.-Geography:Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated South-East of Calais, West of Lille, and North of Paris.-Landmarks:... ... Don-Sainghin Sainghin-en-Weppes -References:*... ... Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... |
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| 16 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Orchies Orchies -References:* -External links:*... ... Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes is a railway station serving the town of Valenciennes, Nord, France.-References:*... ... Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries is a railway station serving the town Aulnoye-Aymeries, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... ... Maubeuge Gare de Maubeuge Gare de Maubeuge is a railway station serving the town Maubeuge, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... ... Jeumont Jeumont Jeumont is a commune lying on the Belgian border, located in the Maubeuge-Nord canton department in northern France.-Heraldry:-References:*... |
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| 17 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes is a railway station serving the town of Valenciennes, Nord, France.-References:*... ... Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries is a railway station serving the town Aulnoye-Aymeries, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... † ... Avesnes-sur-Helpe Avesnes-sur-Helpe Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department Nord-Pas Calais. Avesnes-sur-Helpe is known as "the little Switzerland of the north." This region is filled with spacious country parks areas and leisure facilities, including Val... ... Hirson Hirson Hirson is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France.It is a few miles south of the border with Belgium, and was in the past an important strategic position due to being near the intersection of several railway lines.... ... Charleville-Mézières Gare de Charleville-Mézières Gare de Charleville-Mézières is a railway station serving the town Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes department, northeastern France.-Services:-References:*... |
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| 18 | Busigny Gare de Busigny Gare de Busigny is a railway station serving the town Busigny, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... ... Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries Gare d'Aulnoye-Aymeries is a railway station serving the town Aulnoye-Aymeries, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... |
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| 19 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... ... Somain Somain, Nord Somain is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-References:*... ... Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes is a railway station serving the town of Valenciennes, Nord, France.-References:*... branch line: Somain Somain, Nord Somain is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-References:*... - Lourches Lourches Lourches is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-Heraldry:-References:*... |
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| 20 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... - Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes is a railway station serving the town of Valenciennes, Nord, France.-References:*... ... Lourches Lourches Lourches is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.-Heraldry:-References:*... ... Cambrai Gare de Cambrai Gare de Cambrai is a railway station serving the town Cambrai, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... |
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| 21 | Lens Gare de Lens Lens railway station is a railway station in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. The building was built in 1926-1927 to resemble a steam locomotive with a 23 metre high tower as the chimney. The architect was Urbain Cassan. In December 1984 it was listed as a French National Heritage Site .-Services:... ... Douai Gare de Douai Gare de Douai is a railway station serving the town of Douai, Nord, France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway. It is served by TGV long distance trains to Paris, Lille and Valenciennes, and by regional TER Nord-Pas-de-Calais trains.... ... Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes Gare de Valenciennes is a railway station serving the town of Valenciennes, Nord, France.-References:*... |
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| 22 | Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... - Douai Gare de Douai Gare de Douai is a railway station serving the town of Douai, Nord, France. It is situated on the Paris–Lille railway. It is served by TGV long distance trains to Paris, Lille and Valenciennes, and by regional TER Nord-Pas-de-Calais trains.... ... Cambrai Gare de Cambrai Gare de Cambrai is a railway station serving the town Cambrai, Nord department, northern France.-Services:-References:*... ... Busigny Gare de Busigny Gare de Busigny is a railway station serving the town Busigny, Nord department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... - Saint-Quentin Gare de Saint-Quentin Gare de Saint-Quentin is a railway station serving the town Saint-Quentin, Aisne department, northern France. It is situated on the Creil–Jeumont railway.-Services:-References:*... |
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| 23 | Lens Gare de Lens Lens railway station is a railway station in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France. The building was built in 1926-1927 to resemble a steam locomotive with a 23 metre high tower as the chimney. The architect was Urbain Cassan. In December 1984 it was listed as a French National Heritage Site .-Services:... ... Don-Sainghin Sainghin-en-Weppes -References:*... ... Lille-Flandres Gare de Lille-Flandres Lille-Flandres is the main station of the city of Lille, France. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains and was named Flandres in 1993 when Lille-Europe station opened.... |
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| 24 | Jeumont Jeumont Jeumont is a commune lying on the Belgian border, located in the Maubeuge-Nord canton department in northern France.-Heraldry:-References:*... - Erquelinnes Erquelinnes Erquelinnes is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On January 1, 2006 Erquelinnes had a total population of 9,549. The total area is which gives a population density of 216 inhabitants per km².... ... Thuin Thuin Thuin is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. The Thuin municipality includes the old communes of Leers-et-Fosteau, Biesme-sous-Thuin, Ragnies, Biercée, Gozée, Donstiennes, and Thuillies.-Origins:... ... Charleroi-South Charleroi-South railway station The Charleroi-South pre-metro station, simply known as South on network maps, was opened in 1976. Along with Vilette, Sud was the first station to enter service on the Charleroi pre-metro... |
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- LilleLilleLille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
- CalaisCalaisCalais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras....
- Boulogne-sur-MerBoulogne-sur-Mer-Road:* Metropolitan bus services are operated by the TCRB* Coach services to Calais and Dunkerque* A16 motorway-Rail:* The main railway station is Gare de Boulogne-Ville and located in the south of the city....
(TER grande vitesse) - LilleLilleLille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
- Dunkerque (TER grande vitesse) - LilleLilleLille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
- ArrasArrasArras is the capital of the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The historic centre of the Artois region, its local speech is characterized as a Picard dialect...
(TER grande vitesse)
Multiple units
- SNCF Class Z 23500SNCF Class Z 23500Class Z23500 is a class of railway electric multiple units operated in France. They were built by Alstom and Ateliers du Nord de la France, for SNCF and are used on the TER Network. These sets consist of 2 double deck coaches. They were built from 1997 and a total of 80 units were built...
- SNCF Class Z 24500
- SNCF Class Z 92050
- SNCF Class X 4500SNCF Class X 4500The SNCF Class X 4500 diesel multiple units were built by ANF between 1963-1970. The X4500 class are one of four classes of similar design known as "Caravelles" as when built the engine sound reminded railwaymen of the contemporary French SE210 'Caravelle' jet airliner. X4500 are identical to the...
- SNCF Class X 73500SNCF Class X 73500The X73500 is a Diesel Multiple Unit train type operated by the SNCF in France. They were built from 1999 to 2004 by Alsthom DDF.-General Information:...
- SNCF Class X 76500 also called XGC X 76500
- SNCF Class Z 26500SNCF Class Z 26500The SNCF Class Z 26500 double-decker electrical multiple units were built by Alstom between 2004–2005....
TER grande vitesse
With the objective of connecting all the towns on the Northwest coast to LilleLille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
in less than an hour, the Nord-Pas de Calais
Nord-Pas de Calais
Nord-Pas de Calais , Nord for short, is one of the 27 regions of France. It consists of the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais, in the north and has a border with Belgium. Most of the region was once part of the Southern Netherlands, within the Low Countries, and gradually became part of France...
région has put in place TERGV. Certain trains, with the agreement of the SNCF
SNCF
The SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
, use the LGV Nord
LGV Nord
The LGV Nord is a French 333-kilometre long high speed rail line, opened in 1993, that connects Paris to the Belgian border and the Channel Tunnel via Lille....
from Gare de Lille-Europe
Gare de Lille-Europe
Lille-Europe is a railway station station in Lille, France. This station is primarily used for high-speed Eurostar and TGV services although some regional trains also call at the station....
to reach their destination instead of conventional lines. This enables them to connect Lille
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
to Calais
Calais
Calais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras....
, Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer
-Road:* Metropolitan bus services are operated by the TCRB* Coach services to Calais and Dunkerque* A16 motorway-Rail:* The main railway station is Gare de Boulogne-Ville and located in the south of the city....
, Dunkerque and Arras
Arras
Arras is the capital of the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The historic centre of the Artois region, its local speech is characterized as a Picard dialect...
in less than an hour.
TER-MER
Three or four weekends per year the Nord-Pas-de-Calais regional council offers a promotion called opération TER-MER. The promotion offers return tickets to a chosen beach for €1; passengers travel to a local station from where shuttle buses guarantee an on-connection to the beach. This promotion was used by 50 000 people in 2005.Future projects
The région envisages to:- double and electrify the line between CalaisCalaisCalais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras....
and Dunkerque - build two new lines between ArrasArrasArras is the capital of the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The historic centre of the Artois region, its local speech is characterized as a Picard dialect...
and CambraiCambraiCambrai is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.Cambrai is the seat of an archdiocese whose jurisdiction was immense during the Middle Ages. The territory of the Bishopric of Cambrai, roughly coinciding with the shire of Brabant, included...
and between DouaiDouai-Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying...
and OrchiesOrchies-References:* -External links:*... - reopen the line between BéthuneBéthuneBéthune is a city in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.-Geography:Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated South-East of Calais, West of Lille, and North of Paris.-Landmarks:...
and Bruay-la-BuissièreBruay-la-BuissièreBruay-la-Buissière is a commune and seat of a canton in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.-Geography:... - increase frequency of service between LilleLilleLille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
and LensLens, Pas-de-CalaisLens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of France's large Picarde cities along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras, and Douai.-Metropolitan area:... - create a new high speed regional service between Fourmies, MaubeugeMaubeugeMaubeuge is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is situated on both banks of the Sambre , east of Valenciennes and about from the Belgian border.-History:...
and LilleLilleLille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
, to reduce travel time from an hour and thirty minutes to forty-five minutes.