Ouchy–Olympique station
Lausanne metro station From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ouchy–Olympique is a Lausanne Métro station and the southern terminus of M2 line. It was opened on 27 October 2008 as part of the inaugural section of the line, from Croisettes to Ouchy-Olympique. The adjacent station is Jordils.[1]
Ouchy–Olympique | |
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| Lausanne Métro station | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°30′25.9″N 6°37′35.6″E |
| Line(s) | M2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 27 October 2008 |
In 1877, a funicular between Lausanne and Ouchy was opened, which terminated at Ouchy. In 1959 the funicular was rebuilt as a rack railway.[2] In 2003, the railway was demolished to give way for construction of M2 line. In 2008 the station was reopened at the same location as Ouchy–Olympique.[1]
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