Extreme Constructions: The Paris Metro
Synopsis
Over five million passengers use the Paris Metro daily, which spans 220 kilometers and includes 302 stations across 14 lines.
Synopsis
At the Line 14 extension site in Satwa, a tunnel boring machine named Solen digs 400 meters into the earth, part of a project costing nearly 1.5 billion euros. The Paris Metro, which began construction in 1898, now spans 220 kilometers and serves over five million passengers daily. Engineers like Fulgence Bienvenüe pioneered techniques such as wooden tunnels and ground freezing. The documentary details ongoing expansions, including Line 15, set to be completed in 2027, as the network adapts to a growing urban population.
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Why Watch
- See how the Paris Metro connects 5 million passengers daily.
- Find out about the revolutionary tunneling techniques used today.
- Meet the engineers behind the Metro's continuous modernization.
Did You Know
- The Paris Metro has 220 kilometers of track and 302 stations.
- It carries over 5 million passengers each day, totaling 2 billion annually.
- Construction of the Metro began in 1900, designed by Phil Jones Bienvenue.
- Line 15 will connect the west and east of Paris without passing through the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilometers of track does the Paris Metro have?
The Paris Metro has 220 kilometers of track.
When was the Paris Metro first created?
The Paris Metro was first created in 1900.
What is the estimated cost of the line 14 extension project?
The line 14 extension project is estimated to cost nearly one and a half billion euros.
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