Built on the site of the Gare du Nord, the original name of Magenta station was Nord-Est with the possibility of a connection to both Paris-Nord and Paris-Est.

The station is located on the underground section of the RER line E, immediately east of Gare du Nord.

In the meantime, it is only possible to reach the Gare de l'Est from Magenta via the Rue d'Alsace.

Large, spacious, with high and airey ceilings, a complete change from the usual train and metro stations.

Its upper access corridors are a mix of polished raw concrete and exotic wood.