Paris Métro Line 13 (opened as Line B; French: Ligne 13 du métro de Paris) is one of the sixteen lines of the Paris Métro. It was built by the Nord-Sud Company before becoming Line 13 when the Nord-Sud was merged into the Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris (CMP) in 1930. Line 13 was extended in 1976 to reach the northern end of Line 14, which was then absorbed into it. The number 14 was eventually reused for a new line in 1998. It's a trunk line, 32 station & 24 mile route between Châtillon–Montrouge on the south side & Les Courtilles on the northwestern side: the Brochant branch or Saint-Denis-Université on the northeastern side: the Carrefour Pleyel branch. Overcrowding is a major issue of this line with tons of name changes, history & much more. The current rolling stock of Line 13 is MF77 (a five car set), same with seven & eight. For more info go to... https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Métro_Line_13 https://ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes/metro/13 https://wikipedia.org/wiki/MF_77 MF77 stock at Maison Blanche station. Line 13 map
lots of station and sth new, approved not Vienna U-Bahn, but still sth I would like to try driving, provided they do it in enough depth, like not only signalling but also safety systems
This looks good. I’m all for Metro routes. I hope TSW gets more of them. We only have Rapid Transit and Bakerloo Line. Harlem line too I guess could count. But that’s more above ground than under…
Paris Metro has a unique atmosphere and style, would be great in TSW but whether to go for one of the rubber tyres routes or more conventional steel on steel ones.
Line 13 might be an interesting choice for a Paris route. As kiyoko91 stated, one thing that sets it apart is it holds the record for most passengers transported daily. (In other words, it's saturated) and during rush hours trains run as close to one another as possible. Probably because it connects two suburban train terminal, the Gare Montparnasse and the Gare Saint-Lazare (where outbound trains run to the very dense business district of La Défense). Its southern portion runs overground and after the terminus lies an small outdoor train yard. Here are cabride videos for L13, from Châtillon Montrouge to La Fourche (literally: "The Fork") Then, about 1 of 2 trains are routed to the yellow branch: ...and about 1 of 2 trains (probably a bit more) are routed to the blue branch:
I used to take line 13 every day, I would love for it to be added! Although tbh if I was choosing the route I'd probably want to choose one that gets a good view of the Eiffel Tower. Would just look good in trailers... iirc line 13 crosses the river below ground?
Yup, L13 crosses the Seine below ground between stations Invalides and Champs-Elysées Clémenceau. As for the Eiffel Tower, L6 allows you to see it between stations Bir-Hakeim and Passy. It's a wonderful scenery all around too, with the train crossing over the Seine the running overground between two Haussmann-style apartment buildings, shown in this cab ride (at 28'40): And here's the usual iconic shot: Riding the (suburban train) RER C line as it emerges overground from (or enters) Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel gets you a view from the northern side of the tower too, but from further away:
Bring it on be aware there are stops that have platform screen doors like Miromesnil The tutorial must talk about lining up to them to unload/load therefore the French version of Jubilee Line East Extension.
