Gare de Rouen Rue Verte
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Rouen Rue-Verte (or Rive-Droite) is a large station serving the city of Rouen. The station is on Rue Verte in the city's centre. Services are mainly intercity but many services are local.
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The station opened its doors in 1928 when the line from Paris to Le Havre opened to service. The line previously had its terminus at Rouen Rive-Gauche. With the increase in traffic, the construction of the new station on the North bank of the River Seine started. Rue-Verte Station was opened in 1928. The station was built in art nouveau style by Adolphe Dervaux. The station was inaugurated on 4 July 1928 by French President Gaston Doumergue. At first named Rue Verte, the station then changed name to Rive-Droite. In 1994 an interchange was built to serve Rouen tramway.
