Ouchy–Olympique station

Ouchy–Olympique is a Lausanne Métro station and the southern terminus of M2 line. It was opened on 27 October 2008 as part of the inaugural section of the line, from Croisettes to Ouchy-Olympique. The adjacent station is Jordils.[1]

Ouchy–Olympique
Lausanne Métro station
LocationSwitzerland
Coordinates46°30′25.9″N 6°37′35.6″E
Line(s)M2
History
Opened27 October 2008 (2008-10-27)

In 1877, a funicular between Lausanne and Ouchy was opened, which terminated at Ouchy. In 1959 the funicular was rebuilt as a rack railway.[2] In 2003, the railway was demolished to give way for construction of M2 line. In 2008 the station was reopened at the same location as Ouchy–Olympique.[1]

References

  1. Schwandl, Robert. "Lausanne". urbanrail.
  2. Salamin, Albin (15 March 2015). "Lausanne et son funiculaire" (in French). notreHistoire.
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