History of Marseille Metro in Timeline
The Marseille Metro is a two-line rapid transit system in Marseille, France. Opened in 1977 (Line 1) and 1984 (Line 2), it spans 22.7 kilometers and serves 31 stations. Saint-Charles and Castellane stations provide interchange between the two lines. The metro is primarily underground and serves as a crucial part of the city's transportation infrastructure.
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1918: First serious proposal for an underground network
In 1918, the Compagnie d'électricité de Marseille proposed building an underground network similar to the Paris Métro, facing opposition and ultimately failing.
1960: Severe Congestion due to automobile use
By 1960, the city was suffering from severe congestion due to the growth in automobile use.
1964: Project calling for a construction of an underground metro line
In 1964, a project calling for the construction of an underground metro line to replace the busiest bus routes aroused interest among elected officials.
1969: City council voted unanimously for the creation of a metro system
In 1969, the city council voted unanimously for the creation of a metro system.
August 13, 1973: Construction of the first line started
On August 13, 1973, construction of the first line of the Marseille Metro started.
1976: First batch of trains delivered
In 1976, a first batch of 21 3-car trains was delivered for line 1.
November 26, 1977: Revenue operation started on a portion of the line
On November 26, 1977, revenue operation started on a portion of the first line of the Marseille Metro, between La Rose and Saint-Charles.
1977: Line 1 opens
In 1977, Line 1 of the Marseille Metro opened, marking the beginning of the rapid transit system in Marseille, France.
March 11, 1978: Rest of Line 1 opened
On March 11, 1978, the rest of the first line of the Marseille Metro opened.
1978: Plans for the second line were approved
In 1978, the plans for the second line of the Marseille Metro were approved.
1980: Construction of the second line began
In 1980, construction of the second line of the Marseille Metro began.
1983: Second batch of trains delivered
In 1983, a second batch of 15 trains was delivered for line 2.
March 3, 1984: Central portion of Line 2 opened
On March 3, 1984, the central portion of Line 2, between Joliette and Castellane, opened.
1984: Line 2 opens
In 1984, Line 2 of the Marseille Metro opened, expanding the rapid transit system in Marseille, France.
1985: Fourth car added on every train
In 1985, a fourth car was added on every train to increase capacity.
February 1986: Southern portion of Line 2 opened
In February 1986, the southern portion of Line 2 of the Marseille Metro was opened.
1986: Régie des transports métropolitains operates the network
Since 1986, the Régie des transports métropolitains has operated the Marseille Metro network.
February 1987: Northern portion of Line 2 opened
In February 1987, the northern portion of Line 2 of the Marseille Metro was opened.
September 5, 1992: Line 1 extended
On September 5, 1992, Line 1 was extended between Castellane and La Timone.
2010: Line 1 extended
In 2010, Line 1 was extended between La Timone and La Fourragère.
2012: Projected replacement of MPM76 rolling stock
In 2012, it was projected that the MPM76 rolling stock would be replaced starting in 2020.
2012: Marseille Metro Passengers
In 2012, the Marseille Metro transported approximately 76.7 million passengers.
2013: Metro system passengers
In 2013, the Marseille metro system transported 76.7 million passengers.
2016: Régie des transports métropolitains name change
In 2016, the Régie des transports métropolitains changed its name from Régie des transports de Marseille.
December 2019: Extension of line 2 to Capitaine Gèze was opened
In December 2019, a 900-metre extension of line 2 to Capitaine Gèze was opened, North of the current terminus station Bougainville.
December 2019: Line 2 extended northwards
On 16 December 2019, line 2 was extended northwards from Bougainville to Gèze.
2020: Projected replacement of MPM76 rolling stock
In 2020, the replacement of the MPM76 rolling stock was projected.
2024: New rolling stock will be gradually rolled out
In 2024, the new rolling stock built by Alstom will be gradually rolled out.
2030: Extension of line 2 to La Pomme railway station planned
In 2030, a 15 km extension of line 2 to La Pomme railway station is planned.
2035: Extension of line 2 to La Pomme railway station planned
In 2035, a 15 km extension of line 2 to La Pomme railway station is planned.
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