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Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
Rennes’ small but beautiful métro has not only proved that it is
extremely reliable but also that it represents a fantastic
financial investment. With more than 57 million trips
undertaken by travellers last year, fare-money has been
pouring into the coffers of Rennes Métropole… to such an
extent that it has already paid back €12.7 million of its debt
and is five years in advance on the initial loan repayment
schedule. This also means that Rennes Métropole will now
need to pay back only €6 million per year instead of the nearly
€9 million originally fixed. This financial success is yet
another boost for those demanding that a second cross-city line
be built as soon as possible.
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