Transport Est-Ouest Rouennais

TEOR
Overview
Locale Rouen, Normandy
Transit type Bus rapid transit
Number of lines 3
Number of stations 53
Daily ridership 45,000 (2008)[1]
Operation
Began operation 2001
Operator(s) TCAR
Technical
System length 31.77 km (19.7 mi)
System map

The TEOR (Transport Est-Ouest Rouennais) is a bus rapid transit system operating in the city of Rouen, Normandy, France. The service was inaugurated on February, 2001. TEOR was the second BRT system implemented in France (after Évry).

All three TEOR lines operate on separate bus lanes. It allows for a much faster and efficient public transportation network. TEOR vehicles are able to travel rapidly without encountering traffic problems.

The system is operated by TCAR (Transports en Commun de l'Agglomération Rouennaise), a subsidiary of Transdev.

Services

Line T1

Mont-Saint-Aignan to Rouen

Line T2

Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville to Bihorel

Line T3

Canteleu to Darnétal

Vehicles

Irisbus Crealis on line T2

Each vehicle also has a GPS locator on board, which allows traffic signals to give the TEOR buses priority at busy intersections, keeping them moving as much as possible. Four doors on each side of the vehicle allow fast and easy boarding and exiting.

Irisbus Citelis 18

Irisbus Citelis 18 on line T3

The TEOR runs a fleet of 28 articulated Irisbus Citelis 18 manufactured by Irisbus, each with a seating capacity of 43 and able to accommodate 67 more standing. The vehicles run on a diesel motor system that produce less emissions than regular buses (euro 3).

Stations

TEOR stations are easily accessible for all users, including those with reduced mobility.

References

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  1. ↑ (French) TCAR - L'entreprise: Chiffre clés


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