LGV Sud-Est High-Speed Rail Line
Sector: Rail • Location: Paris, Lyon, France
Source: Rail Magazine
The LGV Sud-Est is a high-speed rail line in France connecting Paris to Lyon, covering 254 miles. It was the first high-speed line in France, cutting travel time significantly and operating at speeds up to 186 mph. The line was built as a response to a saturated conventional rail network and the need to connect major economic centers.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Commercial
- Location
- Paris, Lyon, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Rail Magazine
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The LGV Sud-Est is a high-speed rail line in France connecting Paris to Lyon, covering 254 miles. It was the first high-speed line in France, cutting travel time significantly and operating at speeds up to 186 mph. The line was built as a response to a saturated conventional rail network and the need to connect major economic centers. |
Original sector | Rail |
Location
Country | France |
City | Paris, Lyon |
Source
Source | Rail Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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