Lille Metro, Lille Flandres Station

In order to improve air quality in its underground spaces, the European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) has been trialing the Para-PM air treatment system since April 2025 at the Gare Lille Flandres metro station. Six Para-PM air filtration columns have been installed, two by two, in the station.
This experimentation is part of what the local authority describes as "an ongoing process of innovation and improvement of the living environment for public transport users. "
It is supported by Ademe, the French Agency for Ecological Transition, as part of the AACT-AIR 2024 call for projects, which assists local authorities in their studies to improve outdoor and indoor air quality.
ATMO Hauts de France, the regional air quality observatory, is also a partner in the project, focusing on measurement and analysis of results. A comprehensive system of sensors has been installed, along with a strict protocol to take into account seasonality, passenger numbers, and train traffic. The experiment is scheduled to run until the end of September 2025.

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