Since June 24, users of line 14 can reach Orly airport from Saint-Denis – Pleyel in just 40 minutes. Although 7 new stations have been inaugurated on the route, the Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station is currently inaccessible. So, when should this 8th and final station open on line 14? And why was it not inaugurated at the same time as the other 7 stations? We’ll answer you.
You have certainly already used it since its extension on June 24. To the delight of Ile-de-France travelers, the ligne 14 is now extended north to Saint-Denis – Pleyel, and south to Orly airport. Thus, users can connect this town of Seine-Saint-Denis to the famous Ile-de-France airport in just 40 minutes.
In total, 8 new stations appear on this approximately 30 kilometer long route. Line 14 is now the longest metro line in Île-de-France. The Saint-Denis – Pleyel station is the new northern terminus of the purple line. 6 other stations, located to the south of the route, also opened to travelers on June 24, namely Maison Blanche, Hôpital Bicêtre, L’Haÿ-les-Roses, Chevilly-Larue, Thiais-Orly and Orly Airport.
Heading towards Orly Airport or returning to the north of Paris from Val-de-Marne, you have undoubtedly noticed that a station was still closed. Thus, the trains do not stop at Villejuif station – Gustave Roussy. So, when can we expect to get off at this new stop? And why was the Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station not inaugurated at the same time as the 7 others? We’ll answer you.
Line 14: opening of Villejuif Gustave-Roussy station on January 18, 2025
Initially announced for December 2024, the date of entry into service of the Villejuif Gustave-Roussy station has been postponed. In an article published on December 27, the Société des Grands Projets announced that this opening will take place on Saturday January 18, 2025. « At the heart of the future Campus Grand Parc district and a stone’s throw from the European center dedicated to the fight against cancer, the new Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station is preparing to open its doors on January 18, 2025, first to users of the line 14, before those of line 15 South, expected around summer 2026 » we can read. “ Until then, it plays a role as a service structure essential to the operation of the line. ” and therefore “ emergency station for the extension of line 14 » is stated on the Grand Paris Express website.
This station has a specificity, that of offering a connection with the future line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express. Work is therefore continuing at this station. This is why the opening took place a few months later.
But from this Saturday January 18, 2025the Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station will welcome its first travelers on line 14. It will then be possible to reach Châtelet in just 18 minutes from Villejuif. Then, from the summer of 2026, line 15 South will be put into service and connection will then be ensured with line 14.
As a reminder, the Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station reveals nine levels, with docks located almost 50 meters deep. As for its architecture, designed by Dominique Perrault, it displays an impressive transparent glass roof.
The last station on line 14 to open and the first on the future line 15, the Villejuif – Gustave Roussy station should welcome its first travelers during the month of January 2025. In the meantime, we had the opportunity to discover it in advance. premiered during a press visit organized on December 19. We tell you about this dive into the heart of what will be the second deepest station in France! [Lire la suite]
