Paris Tram T3b extension to Porte Dauphine complete
After four years of construction, the tramway T3b extension to Porte Dauphine has begun operations, inaugurated by Île-de-France Mobilités today. It is now possible to ride around 75 per cent of Paris’s circumference by tram.
This extension links the former terminus at Porte d’Asnières – Marguerite Long in Paris’ 17th arrondissement to the new terminus at Porte Dauphine in the 16th arrondissement, adding seven new stations to the line.
The primary objective of this extension is to enhance access to the western part of Paris for commuters, offering convenient connections to multiple metro lines, including 1, and 3, as well as to the RER network, including RER C and the upcoming extension of RER E.
To support the extended service, nine new tram cars, designed for comfort, efficiency, and ample space, have been introduced to the T3b line by Île-de-France Mobilités.
Key figures
Key figures for the T3b extension to Porte Dauphine include the addition of seven new stops between Porte d’Asnières and Porte Dauphine, serving Paris, Levallois-Perret, and Neuilly-sur-Seine. The extension also incorporates an extra 3.2 kilometres of track, bringing the total to 17.5 kilometres.
It is expected to accommodate approximately 54,000 daily passengers, with a travel time of around 12 minutes between Porte d’Asnières and Porte Dauphine. Operating hours are from 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM daily, extending to 1:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, with trams running every 4 minutes during peak hours and every 8 minutes during off-peak hours.
What’s next?
Feasibility studies are currently underway by Île-de-France Mobilités to explore possibilities such as crossing the Seine and navigating the Bois de Vincennes, as part of the new State-Region Plan Contract 2023-2027. These efforts aim to facilitate a comprehensive circumnavigation of Paris by tramway in future.
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