From west to north, the projected route of the first phase (41.5 km, 26 stations) will start from St-Paul and pass through St-Denis, terminating at Roland Garros Airport in Ste-Marie. The mountainous topography of Réunion would have required a large number of viaducts and tunnels: the first phase includes 11 major engineering structures, including a 10-kilometre tunnel and the highest railway bridge in the world.
From west to north, the planned route of the first phase (41.5 km, 26 stations) will begin at St-Paul and pass through St-Denis, concluding at Roland Garros Airport in Ste-Marie. The rugged terrain of Réunion would necessitate a substantial number of viaducts and tunnels: the first phase includes 11 major engineering projects, including a 10-kilometre tunnel and the highest railway bridge globally.