SNCF concludes summer of unprecedented works in Paris region
France’s capital region of Île-de-France saw an unprecedented volume of worksites this summer, in the run-up to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. SNCF Réseau stated in a press release that they are aiming “to...Read more
VINCI to lead design and construction of new Paris metro line M15
The Société du Grand Paris has awarded the Intencités15 consortium, headed by VINCI Construction Grands Projets, the first contract for the design and construction of line M15’s Western section. This is the first Grand Paris...Read more
Transport plan for the 2024 Olympic Games takes shape
Hosting the Olympic Games is no small feat. In exactly one year from now, the Paris transport network will need to handle 1 million extra journeys per day, counting one outward and one return journey...Read more
Parisian transport firm awards operations on new commuter line to ORA
Grand Paris ExpressÎle-de-France Mobilités has awarded the ORA consortium the contract to operate and maintain the Southern section of the Grand Paris Express (GPE)’s line 15. This announcement comes just a few days after the GPE company...Read more
Taxing motorways to finance rail infrastructure? SNCF CEO says yes
To finance the 100-billion-euro plan announced last month by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou insists that “all accessible sources of funding must be used”. He even proposes taxing motorways and airports...Read more