(Last Update: 04.12.2024) IMPORTANT NOTE: New transportation prices and practices will be valid in Paris as of January 1, 2025. People who will be in Paris after this date Tickets and Transportation Cards I ask you to read the article.
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in Paris, périphérique – peripheral to move unrestricted in otobüs ve metro While it is sufficient on its own, for transportation around Paris tram, also for practical travel to more distant suburbs RER ve commuter train It is among the important means of transportation. Since we have already known other means of transportation, now it is time to explain the suburban train in detail.
"in French"banlieu"which entered our language from"banliyöIf we talk specifically about Paris, the word " peripheral A general name given to all regions outside; In other words, we can think of it as the general name given to residential areas outside the city center.
Although the word "commuter train", which was created especially in Istanbul based on this word root, has a similar intention, it is a bit unclear as to which is the center and which is the suburb, since Istanbul does not have a single region that can be considered a "city center" like Paris. For everyone living in Istanbul, the district center where they work or work becomes, in a sense, the city center, and the areas outside of it can be considered as suburbs.
For example, I have always perceived Kadıköy as the city center; Places such as Koşuyolu, Acıbadem, Bostancı are also suburbs of Kadıköy. I especially remember taking the suburban train when I was a child and going to Süreyyapaşa Beach, which has now turned into a coastal road... Of course, now we can easily reach it with Marmaray, how nice...
In Paris, the distinction between Paris and Suburbs is clearly drawn and peripheral Every place outside the area, whether near or far.banlieuIt is referred to as “. For this reason, there are two important public transportation means for transportation between the suburbs and the city center. RER and suburban trains. Although it has been implemented since January 2016 Grand Paris After the project, this distinction will change over time, but wait and see, we will see together.
As I mentioned in my previous article RER, Paris's public transport company RATP It is managed by and this organization can be thought of as IETT in Istanbul. Suburban trains are TCDD of France SNCFof (Esensief) having an organization transilian It is operated by RATP and Transilien on most lines; well RER and commuter rail can use the same tracks.
Already the price policy, tickets and transportation cards Since a common system is used in all zones, as in Istanbul, you decide whether the public transportation vehicle you take is a suburban train or a suburban train. RER It may not be very important whether it is or not, but after all, these are both separate organizations and therefore they are named separately. This issue becomes especially important during strikes and maintenance work.
Generally speaking RER As he travels across Paris, he travels through the city, generally underground; The first departure points of suburban trains are also stations. In the city center of Paris, the total amount is equal to the Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci stations in Istanbul. 7 big stations If you think about it, you can imagine what a comprehensive rail system application there is…
The importance of suburban trains is mostly understood when we want to go to important places near Paris. For example Palace of Versaillesif you wish RER If you wish, you can go by suburban train on separate routes. To travel around Paris for many other castles, museums, parks and gardens and other important attractions RER Commuter trains are also used. Even Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau If you are going to use public transportation to go to distant castles such as, you should definitely use the suburban train.
When you look at the map above, you can see that the white area in the middle is the center of Paris, that is, peripheral If you take into account that there is inside, RER and you can see how the commuter train lines wrap around Paris like a spider web. The areas that appear in light and dark green as they expand outward indicate "zones", that is, ticket tariff change areas. To the current map from this link .
RER naming 5 lines named A, B, C, D, E, commuter trains 8 lines: H, J, K, L, N, P, R, U It is classified as and each line reaches many different points with various forks.
A The most important point you should pay attention to when taking the suburban train, just like RERAs in , first to determine which direction that train is going, and then to understand whether it stops at the station you want to get off at. For this, you can follow the information boards at stations and train stations.
ticket pricing RER ve metro Since it is the same as , it is done with the "zone" logic. Since the distance you will most likely travel will be between 3-5 zones, you must buy special tickets and you can buy these tickets from vending machines or box offices at the stations. Sometimes at the turnstiles ticket While you can scan and pass, sometimes you may need to scan your ticket by inserting it into the very old ticket scanning devices located in certain parts of the stations. Some of these old devices can make a notch on your ticket, while others can stamp the date and time.
Apart from this, any NavigoIf you have a card, you already pass through the turnstiles by scanning your card; You can also have your card scanned by devices at some stations without turnstiles, but for example Gare Saint LazareThere is no such reading device in . NavigoYou can get on the train directly with your . Givernyin Claude Monet's House If you want to go to places like this, the suburban train does not work for you, you have to take the normal SNCF trains and for this you have to buy separate tickets from the box office or vending machines, but for example, the magnificent medieval town ProvinceYou can easily reach by suburban train.
Since there are frequent checks on trains, I recommend that you do not get on the trains without a valid ticket.
So far, I have not had any problems with any train in terms of security, but some Parisians say that they do not find suburban trains safe at night.
Ever since I first came to Paris RER I have always loved taking the suburban train and traveling from one end of Paris to the other, seeing brand new places, sometimes passing through endless fields and reaching beautiful suburbs. One of my favorite things has always been reading books during these travels.
Although the appearance of the commuter trains in Paris reminds me of Amtrak trains in America, I have to admit that they look a bit old. Especially on some lines seriously Prophet NoahYou may come across wagons left over from . Nevertheless, brand new wagons have recently started to be put into operation on some lines. When you come across such trains, the journey becomes much more enjoyable.
Wishing you to hop on a commuter train from Paris and go on adventures outside the city…
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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