Overview
Line 2 runs in an arc along the northern suburbs of Paris, connecting Porte Dauphine with Nation. Most sections are elevated, running along the main boulevards of northern Paris.
History
- December 1900: Section from Porte Dauphine to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile opened;
- 1903: Extended to Nation; in the same year, the Couronnes incident led to the phasing out of wooden carriages across the network;
- 2010s: Upgraded to MF01 trains.
Major Stations
Porte Dauphine, Charles de Gaulle–Étoile, Place de Clichy, Pigalle, Anvers (Sacré-Cœur), Barbès–Rochechouart, Stalingrad, Père Lachaise, Nation.
Operations
- Operator: RATP
- Rolling Stock: MF01 (steel wheels)
- Service Hours: Approximately 5:30 AM – 1:15 AM next day