The Yvelines stations reflect a rich railway history while embodying a promising future. Between their unique heritage and modernization projects like EOLE and the cessation of Norman TERthese places continue to bear witness to the evolution of the French railway network.
A promising future for Yvelines stations
While the Yvelines welcome major improvements to their rail infrastructure, the historical heritage local stations is essential. The arrival of a TER normand in Mantes-la-Jolie since December 16, 2024 and the planned launch of the RER E in 2027 illustrate this transformation, adapted to a attendance constantly increasing.
However, before looking to the future, let us look back at the legacy of these historic stations, symbols of a glorious railway past and modern transformation.
Mantes-la-Jolie station: a strategic railway axis
- Creation date : 1843
- Historical role : Essential link between Paris and Normandy.
- Highlight : Bombed during World War II.
With almost 9 million travelers in 2023the Mantes-la-Jolie station is today in the center of EOLE projectwhich will welcome the RER E from 2027. She embodies a fusion between historical heritage and modernity.
Rambouillet station: presidential trains every day
- Creation date : 1849
- Special feature : Used by the Presidents of the Republic to reach the Château de Rambouillet.
- Architecture : Typical millstone from the Second Empire.
This historic station, a place of passage for presidential trainscontinues to be a vital axis for travelers and tourists in search of history.
Versailles station: a gateway for tourists
- Creation date : 1840
- Destination phare : Palace of Versailles (located only 500 meters away).
- Renowned in 2012 : To strengthen the link with the UNESCO world heritage.
Versailles station is one of the main terminals of the RER line Cwelcoming each year million visitors.
Saint-Cyr-l'École station: a historic military connection
- Creation date : 1849
- Historical link : Close to the Saint-Cyr Special Military School.
- Damage : Largely destroyed during World War II.
With the arrival of tramway T13this station has strengthened its local connections and its attractiveness.
Trappes station: memory of the railway workers
- Creation date : 1849
- Special feature : A major marshalling yard from 1911.
- Working-class heritage : Famous for its railway housing in the “Dents de Scie” city.
Even today, Trappes is a nerve center for the maintenance of railway equipment, while retaining its worker heritage.
Gare Saint-Lazare: the historical link with Yvelines
First major Parisian terminus, the station Saint-Lazare is a pillar for connections to Yvelines. Its stained glass windows from the 1930s illustrate the region's key destinations, testifying to its importance for the railway development of the west of the Ile-de-France region.
The Yvelines stations, between memory and innovation
Witnesses to historical events or actors of railway transformationthe Yvelines stations tell a unique story. With the EOLE project and the new TER stops, they are reinventing their future while respecting their rich heritage. These infrastructures, oscillating between heritage and modernitycontinue to meet the needs of travelers.
