Lyon-Saint Exupéry TGV

France


5th December 2022

The covered walkway — seen in this northward view — between the station and airport Terminal 1 Hall "A" and Terminal 2 is about 175-metres in length. Terminal 1’s Hall "B" is behind the camera and, thus, is reached from the station by standard outdoor footpaths. © David Glasspool


5th December 2022

The morning winter sun reflects off the dramatic design of the main hall. The cost of building the station was shared between SNCF, the airport, and local and regional governments. © David Glasspool


5th December 2022

A southward view, with the station behind the camera, shows five parallel-running tracks. From left to right: platform 3’s track; two non-stop through tracks; tracks for platforms 4 and 6. © David Glasspool


5th December 2022

Takeoff! This view shows to good effect the railway station’s positioning in relation to the terminal buildings. The station’s main hall is by far the most prominent feature amongst the collection of airport buildings. © David Glasspool


5th December 2022

A westward view has the LGV running straight from left to right, between Saint Exupéry and Montanay Junction, and the Rhônexpress tramway curving away towards the city. © David Glasspool