Transport issues in Lyon metro line D

Transport disruptions have affected users of the public transport system in Lyon as metro line D has been experiencing significant issues since the start of service. The cause is a malfunction in the computer system preventing trains from operating on part of the line, which normally connects Gare de Vaise to Gare de Vénissieux.

Eight stops affected

Eight stops are affected by the interruption. To allow passengers to continue their travel, TCL has deployed replacement buses serving the stations located between Garibaldi and Gare de Vénissieux. A return to normal service is expected at 11 o'clock, according to forecasts provided by TCL.

Recent incidents on the line

This failure occurs at a time when the Lyon metro has already experienced several incidents in recent months. In August, a switch problem had notably disrupted line D for more than 24 hours.

Modernization work ongoing

Modernization operations are scheduled on the same line until November 24, taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays, starting around 9:20 p.m. The D line is partially out of service on Tuesday, with traffic expected to resume at 11:00 AM.

Challenges on Tuesday morning

The situation is expected to be difficult on Tuesday morning in the Lyon public transport network, particularly with a new day of high school mobilization expected to impact the TCL network, including a demonstration departing at 10:00 AM from Place Guichard.

Partial service and relay buses

The TCL indicates that a "system failure prevents the line from operating normally," and the D metro line is running only from Vaise Station to Saxe-Gambetta. The stations between Garibaldi and Vénissieux Station are not served. Relay buses are in place between Saxe and Vénissieux.

Modernization work timeline

Modernization work has been affecting this D line since October 5th and until November 24th. On Mondays and Tuesdays, starting at 9:20 PM, the D metro line runs only from Vaise Station to Saxe-Gambetta.