Lyon Part-Dieu

Main railway station of Lyon, France.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
This new French train is a revolution… Here’s why!Simply Railwayjourney waypointEnd of the Paris-free journey.

This new French train is a revolution… Here’s why! — Simply Railway (2025)

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We’re approaching our stop: Lyon Part-Dieu — though the terminus is Lyon-Perrache, a couple of kilometres further down the line.

  • Role: journey waypoint
  • In the video: The presenter’s journey ends here after four and a half hours; he concludes that people need ordinary intercity trains, not only high-speed links to the biggest cities.
  • Why it matters: The destination, where the case for Paris-free connections is made.