The Swiss Federal Railways are working with AREP to expand Lausanne train station's capacity and improve passenger comfort.

By 2030, more than 200,000 people will pass through Lausanne station every day. As part of the Léman 2030 programme,  Swiss Federal Railways (CFF-SBB-FFS) has commissioned AREP  to lead the consortium of architects responsible for the project management of Lausanne railway station, in association with the architectural firm Merlini Rivier The project consists of an ambitious plan to double the capacity of Lausanne's historic station. It is a major undertaking for  the Swiss rail network and, more specifically, for the Lake Geneva region.

It requires the redesign of all the platforms to improve their capacity, the structural renovation of the large railway hall, the resizing of the underground spaces through the creation of new underground passages and a gallery under the station square to accommodate the two metro lines, and the complete restructuring of the passenger building. Equipped with modern services and shops, the new Lausanne station will be safe, comfortable and accessible, offering you all a comprehensive and attractive range of facilities. One of the major challenges of the project is the need  to maintain a high level of service for passengers and local residents throughout the various phases of the works. AREP  is therefore drawing on its extensive expertise to ensure that the station remains fully functional at all times.

AREP Group's mission: Station design