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Extension of line B of Lyons metro to Oullins
The project is going well and is on time. The Tunnel-Boring Machine is ahead of schedule and has aleady arrived under the former SNCF site “La Saulaie”.
The crossing under the river Rhône was a success (less than 1 month to cross 300m). There was a minor incident at 12, Jean Jaurès but with no real consequences.
Success too regarding the settling measurements which were lower than forecast.
The next stage will be in March with the arrival of the TBM at the new station “Gare Oullins”.
The cut-and-cover sectionat Gerland is almost completed and will be fitted out this summer.
Oullins station is being completed with a roof slab and outdoor equipment.
More to follow soon…
Details of the project :
The consortium lead by Egis Rail was awarded the contract for the design and construction management for the 1700m long extension of Lyons Metro line B to the South of Gerland.
The project includes the following features :
- a section under the Rhône river, to the South of the Rhône-Saône confluence and mouth of the Yseron river,
- a new station (Oullins Gare) allowing the possibility of an extension to the centre of Oullins (town hall or church).
