Porte De Vanves Station
It is named after the Porte de Vanves, a gate in the 19th century Thiers wall of Paris. Contrary to what its name suggests, it gave access to the commune of Malakoff – the commune of Vanves is instead accessible by Porte Brancion located 250 metres west.
History
The station opened on 21 January 1937 as part of the initial section of the old line 14 between Porte de Vanves and Bienvenüe (today known as Montparnasse–Bienvenue). It served as its southern terminus until 9 November 1976 when it was extended to Châtillon–Montrouge. The old line 14 was incorporated into line 13 on the same day following the latter's extension in successive phases from Saint-Lazare.
In 2019, the station was used by 4,660,158 passengers, making it the 92nd busiest of the Métro network out of 302 stations.
In 2020, the station was used by 2,460,078 passengers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the 87th busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.
In 2021, the station was used by 3,395,358 passengers, making it the 87th busiest of the Métro network out of 304 stations.
Passenger services
Access
The station has four accesses:
- Access 1: rue Raymond Losserand
- Access 2: Boulevard Brune Marché aux Puces (flea market)
- Access 3: Place de la Porte de Vanves
- Access 4: Boulevard Lefebvre
Station layout
Street Level | ||
B1 | Mezzanine | |
Platform level | Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
Northbound | ← toward Les Courtilles or Saint-Denis–Université (Plaisance) | |
Southbound | toward Châtillon – Montrouge (Malakoff – Plateau de Vanves) → | |
Side platform, doors will open on the right |
Platforms
The station has a standard configuration with 2 tracks surrounded by 2 side platforms. The lower portion of the side walls are vertical instead of elliptical, unlike many other stations on the network.
Other connections
Tramway
The station has been served by tramway T3a since 16 December 2006 (as part of its initial section between Pont du Garigliano and Porte d'Ivry).
Bus
- RATP bus network: lines 58, 59, 95, and 191
- Noctilien: line N63
- Sénart bus network: line 54
- BE Green: Traverse Brancion-Commerce
Nearby
- Jardin Monique-Wittig
Gallery
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Access 1
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Access 2
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Access 3
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Access 4
References
- ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2019". dataratp2.opendatasoft.com (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2020". data.ratp.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Trafic annuel entrant par station du réseau ferré 2021". data.ratp.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Mobilité décarbonée : voyagez au cœur du 15e avec la Traverse !". mairie15.paris.fr (in French). 24 March 2021. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Une ligne de bus 100% électrique dans Paris". Be Green (in French). Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- Roland, Gérard (2003). Stations de métro. D’Abbesses à Wagram. Éditions Bonneton.