{"id":376,"date":"2025-06-29T14:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T12:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magyarbusz.info\/en\/2025\/06\/29\/trolleybus-based-rapid-bus-line-to-be-built-on-the-eastern-side-of-lyon\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T14:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T12:56:41","slug":"trolleybus-based-rapid-bus-line-to-be-built-on-the-eastern-side-of-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magyarbusz.info\/en\/2025\/06\/29\/trolleybus-based-rapid-bus-line-to-be-built-on-the-eastern-side-of-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Trolleybus-based rapid bus line to be built on the eastern side of Lyon"},"content":{"rendered":"

SYTRAL Mobilit\u00e9s, the public transport authority of the M\u00e9tropole de Lyon, is working on establishing a new high-level trolleybus-based rapid bus line (BHNS) from Part-Dieu railway station to the Sept Chemins junction in Vaulx-en-Velin, covering Lyon’s eastern outskirts and several surrounding towns, including Villeurbanne, Bron, and Vaulx-en-Velin. This development aims to provide seamless inter-municipal connections, reduce travel times, and enhance green mobility. The construction will occur in phases, with the entire network expected to be completed by 2027. Future extensions could expand the line to Parilly. The new TB12 trolleybus corridor is one of the most significant electric bus system investments in France, offering exemplary transportation, environmental, and urban planning benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new trolleybus corridor will provide significant intermodal connections within Lyon’s metropolitan public transport network, creating direct links between various transport modes and municipalities. The starting point, Part-Dieu station, is not only Lyon’s busiest rail hub but also a central transfer point for metro, tram, and bus networks. From here, there is direct access to the D metro line’s Sans Souci station, as well as several stops on the B metro and T1, T3, and T4 tram lines.<\/p>\n

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The eastern terminus, Sept Chemins junction, plays a crucial role in local traffic and offers significant transfer opportunities to the new suburban bus network, Ligne de l\u2019Est Lyonnais (LEL). Developed by SYTRAL Mobilit\u00e9s, this high-frequency, high-capacity express service connects Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie with Saint-Exup\u00e9ry International Airport, passing through towns like Chassieu and Genas. The LEL line will feature CNG-powered buses, aiming to provide an environmentally friendly and efficient alternative for suburban transportation. Sept Chemins will serve as an intermodal hub, facilitating easy and quick transfers between urban and suburban networks through direct pedestrian connections and synchronized timetables.<\/p>\n

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The TB12 rapid bus project will significantly improve public transport services for Lyon’s 3rd district and the districts of Villeurbanne, Bron, and Vaulx-en-Velin. With reliable, frequent, and extensive operating hours, the new system will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness of public transport. Long-term plans include extending the line by 9 kilometers towards Parilly by 2029, reaching southeastern suburban areas, university campuses, and industrial zones, including Universit\u00e9 Lumi\u00e8re Lyon 2.<\/p>\n

The implementation was preceded by multiple stages of public consultation from 2021 to 2024, coordinated by SYTRAL Mobilit\u00e9s. The involved municipalities\u2014Lyon, Villeurbanne, Vaulx-en-Velin, and Bron\u2014worked together to ensure social acceptance of the project.<\/p>\n

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The route from Part-Dieu to Sept Chemins will span approximately 8.8 kilometers, with 19 stops. The expected travel time in one direction is 25 minutes, with peak-time intervals every 7 minutes. The route will run on dedicated bus lanes, featuring modern passenger information systems, accessible platforms, and uniform stop designs. Construction will proceed in two phases, with the first section between Part-Dieu and Place Kimmerling expected in 2026, and the second section towards Sept Chemins in 2027. The total estimated construction cost is approximately 137 million euros. The new rapid bus network will offer a service quality comparable to tram lines, operating from 4:30 AM to midnight, with 7-minute intervals during peak times.<\/p>\n

The route will primarily utilize newly constructed pathways, but will also incorporate existing urban road networks. Stops are designed to a high standard, accommodating long vehicles, with some platforms specifically planned to serve bi-articulated trolleybuses, allowing for future system expansion.<\/p>\n

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Preparatory work related to the construction began in January 2024, focusing on modernizing underground utilities. Water, sewage, gas, district heating, and electrical networks are being upgraded by the respective service providers in coordination with SYTRAL’s schedule. These upgrades are essential for the safe and long-term operation of future transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n

This development is significant not only in terms of transportation but also urban planning. Pedestrianized zones, new bicycle paths, and green spaces will be created in the served areas, contributing to improved quality of life in the neighborhoods. The trolleybuses have zero local emissions, making the project part of a broader environmental sustainability strategy. Daily passenger numbers are expected to exceed 23,000.<\/p>\n

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The vehicles operating on the line will be the articulated lighTram\u00ae 19 DC trolleybuses manufactured by Swiss company Hess. Their design echoes the character of trams, optimized for handling high passenger volumes with ease of access. These low-floor, air-conditioned, multi-door vehicles will be key to maintaining a high standard of service across the network.<\/p>\n

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The trolleybuses will operate using modern IMC (In Motion Charging) technology<\/a>, allowing them to travel approximately 40% of the route without overhead wires, in autonomous battery mode. Energy is stored in battery packs on the roof with a total capacity of 57 kWh, charged while running on sections with overhead lines. This is particularly beneficial in downtown or green areas, where overhead lines are undesirable.<\/p>\n

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The trolleybuses on the line will be part of an initial order of 141 units by SYTRAL Mobilit\u00e9s, with 58 arriving in 2025 and the remaining 83 to be deployed in 2026. The large-scale framework agreement includes an option for up to 250 vehicles, allowing the authority to order over 100 additional units. The vehicles dedicated to the new line will have the same technical specifications as the entire fleet but will feature unique paint and branding elements to enhance route identification and distinguish it within Lyon’s public transport system.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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