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LGV Interconnexion Est
French high-speed railway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The LGV Interconnexion Est is a French high-speed rail line that connects the LGV Nord, LGV Est, LGV Sud-Est and LGV Atlantique through suburbs of Paris. Opened in 1994, it consists of three branches, which begin at Coubert:
- west branch: towards Paris and western France, terminating at Valenton joining LGV Atlantique at Massy TGV
- north branch: towards northern France, London and Brussels, joining the LGV Nord at Vémars
- south branch: towards southeastern France, joining the LGV Sud-Est at Moisenay
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LGV Interconnexion Est | |
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![]() LGV Interconnexion Est at Presles-en-Brie | |
Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Owner | SNCF Réseau |
Locale | Île-de-France![]() |
Termini | |
Stations | Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy TGV Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV |
Service | |
Type | High-speed rail |
System | SNCF |
Operator(s) | SNCF |
History | |
Opened | 1994 |
Technical | |
Line length | 90 km (56 mi) |
Number of tracks | Double track |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 HZ OHLE |
Operating speed | 300 km/h (186 mph) |
Signalling | TVM 430 |
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The south and west branches are now shared with the LGV Sud-Est line.
Maximum line-speed throughout is 300 km/h (186 mph).