Lille

France (Europe)

Date of opening [d.m.y]	25.04.1983
Network length	45.5 km (28.28 mi)
Number of stations	62 (60*)
Number of lines	2
Stations per line	31.00
Avg. station distance*	0.76 km (0.47 mi)
Avg. line length	22.75 km (14.14 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.

Metro Arts and Architecture

Examples of good station design:

	Lille Since 1983 this city in Northern France has its VAL metro which is the world's most extensive driverless metro system. Many of the elevated stations are remarkable buildings. Photo: Porte de Valenciennes station.
	All metro stations in Lille are designed distinctly and come in a wide variety of architectural shapes. Most of the stations are underground. Many works of art can be found in Lille's VAL system, including sculptures and murals. Photo: Platform level of Gare Lille Europe station with huge murals and a reflecting pool.
	Building materials include different kinds of natural stone, stainless steel, wood, bricks or tiles. In one station (Montebello), live fish in aquariums at platform level provide an interesting distraction for waiting passengers. Photo: Platform level of Montebello station with aquariums on the walls and wooden parquet flooring.

The very same buzzing sound as in Paris. A pre-recorded female voice announces the next station shortly before arriving: "[station name]".

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