While waiting for the 52 meter trains, here are the platforms. We have to go back a long way in our archives to find articles on the work to expand these platforms in the stations of line 1 of the metro. More than 10 years. The program was suspended while Alstom managed to develop the new autopilot. Things finally seem to be moving forward on this front. This expansion of the platforms will make it possible to move to 52 meter trains (compared to 26 meters currently).
Eleven stations concerned
From this Monday, November 4, the Ilévia operator is able to gradually open the new platforms of several stations. “ The stations affected by the opening of these new platforms are Villeneuve d'Ascq – Hôtel de Ville, Pont de Bois, Square Flandres, Mairie d'Hellemmes, Marbrerie, Fives, Madeleine Caulier, Rihour, République Beaux-Arts, Gambetta and Wazemmesspecifies Ilévia in a press release. These platforms, equipped with new screen doors, new lighting and new access, have been designed to provide an environment supported by the MEL for the 52 m train passage project on line 1. »
Identical access platforms
On site, users may therefore be surprised to see much longer platforms, new staircases and different lighting. A positive signal sent to travelers who However, they will not be able to board the metro at this location. Access to the trains is still on the current platforms. “ A passenger information system is planned to support users including displays and information on the ilevia.fr website. », continues the operator.
The arrival of the future metro is expected at best in February 2026.
