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 the 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 at the Grande Ceinture line, which connects to the 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

The south and west branches are now shared with the LGV Sud-Est line.

Maximum line-speed throughout is 300 km/h (186 mph).

Route Starting from the south (LGV Sud-Est), the line begins at Coubert junction and heads northeast. Near Tournan, there is a link to the Paris-Coulommiers line. Further north, Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy TGV station (transfer to the RER A) serves the new town of Marne-la-Vallée and Disneyland Paris theme parks. Near Claye-Souilly, two links under construction will join the line to the LGV Est. The route next serves Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station (transfer to the RER B and air transport). Shortly thereafter, the line joins the LGV Nord at Vémars junction.

Journey times Lille–Roissy CDG 0:50 London – Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy TGV (for Disneyland Paris) 2:43 Lille–Lyon 2:50 Lille–Nantes 3:50 Lille–Grenoble 4:25 Lille–Marseille 4:30 Lille–Bordeaux 5:00 Brussels–Lyon 3:40 Brussels–Marseille 5:25 Brussels–Valence 4:30 Brussels–Rennes 4:50 Brussels–Montpellier 5:40

Expansion The construction of a suburban line along the LGV between Villeparisis and Vémars is under consideration. This project could have two possible purposes: to serve Roissy airport from Paris (as an alternative to the CDG Express); or to be the beginning of a western line linking Creil to Meaux, Marne-la-Vallée and Melun. It has also been proposed to complement the Interconnexion Est with an LGV Interconnexion Sud or LGV Interconnexion Ouest. In November 2010, RFF began formal studies of a link from the Interconnexion Est to the Paris - Creil - Amiens line.

External links High-speed rail lines site

See also High-speed rail in France Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Roissy-Picardie Link

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