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Montpellier candidate to host a RER

Emmanuel Macron’s idea to promote public transport in large urban areas, lighten road traffic and reduce the carbon footprint: develop the RER in 10 large French cities. Montpellier is profoundly changing the ways of mobility and the mayor of Michaël Delafosse has reacted quickly.

One condition, speed up the construction of the Montpellier-Béziers high-speed line

It is ready to work with the state on this project, but on condition that it accelerates the construction of the Montpellier-Béziers high-speed line. It will allow the establishment of timed TERs on the coast. More regular connections, especially with Sète and the stations south of Montpellier. Another interested metropolis: Toulouse where the idea is already on the tracks with a reflection on the launch of 6 RER lines in a star pattern and cadenced every 30 minutes. The presidential announcement greeted by Carole Delga who sees it as a response to the appeal of the regional presidents for a railway “New Deal”.

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