[2] The opening of the parallel LGV Nord high speed line in 1993 has decreased its importance for long-distance passenger traffic.

The main stations on the Paris–Lille railway are: The idea of linking France to Belgium and Great Britain was studied by the French Government as early as 1833.

[3] By November 1842, the northern French cities Lille and Valenciennes were already connected to the Belgian railway network.

Owners of the CF du Nord were Hottinger, Laffitte, Blount and Baron de Rothschild as president.

The arrival of stronger engines prompted the CF du Nord to construct a 19 km shorter line between Saint-Denis and Creil over the plateau, passing along Chantilly.