Châtillon–Montrouge station

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Châtillon–Montrouge station (French pronunciation: [ʃɑtijɔ̃ mɔ̃ʁuʒ]) is the southern terminus of Line 13 of the Paris Métro and the eastern terminus of tramway Line 6. It is an elevated station located on the border between the communes of Châtillon and Montrouge in Hauts-de-Seine.

Châtillon–Montrouge
Châtillon–Montrouge station, island platform for Line 13
General information
LocationChâtillon and Montrouge, Hauts-de-Seine
Île-de-France
France
Coordinates48°48′38″N 2°18′07″E / 48.810539°N 2.301826°E / 48.810539; 2.301826
Operated by
Platforms
Tracks
  • Line 13: 3
  • Line 15: 2
ConnectionsTramways in Île-de-FranceÎle-de-France tramway Line 6
Construction
DepthLine 15: 31 m (102 ft)[1][2]
Accessible
  • Line 13: No
  • Line 15: Yes
ArchitectLine 15: Périphériques architectes (Anne-Françoise Jumeau, Marin + Trottin)[2]
Other information
Station code27-09
Fare zone3
History
Opened9 November 1976 (9 November 1976)
Passengers
5,034,012 (2021)
Services
Preceding station Paris Métro Paris Métro Following station
Terminus Line 13 Malakoff–Rue Étienne Dolet
Future services
Preceding station Paris Métro Paris Métro Following station
Clamart Line 15
(late 2025)
Bagneux–Lucie Aubrac
Location
Châtillon–Montrouge is located in Paris
Châtillon–Montrouge
Châtillon–Montrouge
Location within Paris

History

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Installation of platform screen doors in 2008

The station opened on 9 November 1976 as part of the extension of line 13 from Porte de Vanves to Châtillon–Montrouge, on the same day the old line 14 was incorporated into line 13 following the latter's extension in successive phases from Saint-Lazare.

Since June 2008, to enable automatic train reversal at the station, platform screen doors have been installed on the platforms to prevent passengers from falling onto the tracks when no drivers are present in the trains during this operation. It was the first station on the line to receive them.

 
Construction of line 15 in 2023

In 2019, the station was used by 7,196,503 passengers, making it the 39th busiest of the Métro network out of 302 stations.[3]

In 2020, the station was used by 3,738,453 passengers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the 33rd busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.[4]

In 2021, the station was used by 5,034,012 passengers, making it the 35th busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.[5]

As part of the Grand Paris Express, the station will become an interchange with line 15, with preparatory work having begun in 2015 to free up space for the station,[6] and construction since 2018. It is slated to open in late 2025.[7]

 
Renovation of line 13's station in July 2022

The station will consist of five intermediate levels, including a mezzanine, with an artistic ceiling in the atrium designed by Laurent Grasso and David Trottin. The 800 m2 (8,611 sq ft) work will consist of 2750 printed aluminum blades that form a trompe-l'oeil sky inspired by Renaissance paintings and will vibrate with the circulation of air.[8][9] As part of the Illustrer le Grand Paris programme by the Société du Grand Paris, which aimed to illustrate Ile-de-France territories served by the new métro lines, the station's platforms will feature a fresco designed by Roxane Lumeret.[10]

In November 2019, the tunnel boring machine, Ellen, reached the station, completing the tunneling at the station.[7] Civil works, including the excavation of the station box, were completed in end-May 2022. The installation of infrastructure such as escalators and lifts, networks (electrical, telephony, plumbing), painting, and construction of the surface building will take place over the next two years.[11]

The existing line 13's station was upgraded in early 2023 as part of the project. Its existing platforms were renovated and a sheltered footbridge was added above the platforms to connect to line 15. A new side platform was constructed to serve as an additional departure platform to accommodate the increased traffic expected when line 15 opens. It is located next to the surface building for line 15 and is equipped with an emergency exit.[12][13]

Passenger services

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Access

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The station has two accesses:

  • Access 1: avenue Marx Dormoy (Montrouge)
  • Access 2: rue de l'Avenir (Châtillon)

Station layout

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1F Mezzanine
Platform level Side platform, with PSDs, doors will open on the left
Northbound     toward Saint-Denis–Université or Les Courtilles (Malakoff–Rue Étienne Dolet)
Island platform, with PSDs, doors will open on the left, right
Northbound     toward Saint-Denis–Université or Les Courtilles (Malakoff–Rue Étienne Dolet)
Southbound     Alighting passengers only →
Side platform, with PSDs, doors will open on the right
Street Level

Other connections

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Tramway

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The station has been served by a rubber-tired tram, tramway T6, since 13 December 2014 as part of its initial section between Châtillon–Montrouge and Robert Wagner, serving as its eastern terminus.

  • RATP bus network: lines 68, 194, 195, 294, 323, 388, and 391
  • Noctilien: lines 63 and 68
  • Vallée Sud bus network: lines Montbus and Amibus
  • Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines bus network: line 475
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References

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  1. ^ "La station de métro ligne 15, Chatillon-Montrouge". Archello (in French). Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "GARE DE CHÂTILLON MONTROUGE LIGNE 15 SUD, GRAND PARIS EXPRESS". afja-architecture.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2019". dataratp2.opendatasoft.com (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2020". data.ratp.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2021". data.ratp.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Embarquez pour le Grand Paris Express en 2025". ville-montrouge.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Ligne 15 Sud". Société du Grand Paris (in French). Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Travaux d'aménagement de la gare de Châtillon-Montrouge". france.vinci-construction.com (in French). 20 September 2022. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Laurent GRASSO & David TROTTIN - Des trouées célestes". culture-grandparisexpress.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Les premiers illustrateurs des futures gares du Grand Paris Express choisis". toutenbd.com (in French). 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Gare Châtillon – Montrouge : La construction de la structure souterraine de la gare est terminée !". Société du Grand Paris (in French). 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Fin des travaux d'aménagement de la gare de Châtillon-Montrouge (92)". france.vinci-construction.com (in French). 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Interconnexions RATP - Grand Paris Express Ligne 15 sud" (PDF). STIF (in French). 8 July 2015. pp. 43–48. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  • Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.