Massive Expansion: Paris Unveils Ambitious Plans for New Metro Network
Paris is set to undergo a major upgrade to its Metro system with the introduction of the Grand Paris Express, a new 200-kilometer network that will add four lines and 68 stations to the existing system. The project, the largest civilian infrastructure undertaking in Europe, aims to improve transportation for suburban residents and reduce car usage. The new lines will be fully automated and will connect suburban towns without passing through the city center. Despite delays, the French government remains optimistic that the network will be operational in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.