LGV Est Européene Phase 2 to begin commercial operation in July 2016 January 21, 2016 | Europe News Phase 2 of the LGV Est Européene, the high-speed rail (HSR) line connecting Paris and Strasbourg, will begin commercial operations from July 3, 2016. The line spans 106 km from Baudrecourt to V... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password