Paris Metro Line 2

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