Facelift for the Gare de Lyon

14 June 2010 - New contracts - France

Chantiers Modernes BTP (VINCI Construction France) has been awarded the contract to enlarge and redevelop the “yellow platform” at the Gare de Lyon as part of a programme, launched by the SNCF, to modernise train stations in Paris. The project involves creating a new passenger concourse of more than 4,400 sq. metres, sheltered by two glass roofs, as well as refurbishing an existing glass roof dating from the 1930s. The works start in June 2010 and will take 19 months to complete. Contract value: €27m.