Les Saules station
Les Saules is a station in Paris's express suburban rail system, the RER. It serves the commune of Orly, in the Val-de-Marne department.
Les Saules is located at point-kilometer PK 11.721 on the Choisy-le-Roi–Massy–Verrières railway line, between Choisy-le-Roi and Orly-Ville stations, at an elevation of approximately 44 m above sea level. It features two passenger platforms beside two mainline tracks, and an additional three passing tracks serving freight and operational traffic.
History
The station was inaugurated in May 1967 by SNCF as part of the extension of the Choisy-le-Roi–Massy line to improve suburban rail access to southern Paris suburbs.
Facilities
Les Saules station includes a staffed ticket counter, ticket vending machines, and real-time departure displays. It offers accessibility features such as ramps and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility.
Passenger usage
In 2022, the station handled approximately 270,000 annual passengers, averaging around 740 validated tickets per day.
Services and intermodal connections
Les Saules is a stop on RER line C, connecting central Paris with its southern suburbs. Since 10 April 2021, the station offers a direct interchange with Tramway Line T9, which replaced bus line 183 and provides a roughly 30-minute link between Porte de Choisy and Orly-Gaston Viens.