France: EIB grants EUR500 million loan for Paris tram extension October 1, 2009 | Europe Finance The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted the Paris regional rapid transit authority a 25-year EUR500 million loan for extending its tram system by 14.5 km (between Porte d'Ivry and Porte de la C... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password