First ever weekday closure of the RER B North axis in Paris
On Saturday 12 to Monday 14 August 2023, important modernisation work on the northern axis of the Paris train system RER B will result in a complete halt of traffic in both directions. SNCF Réseau....Read more
Damages from Paris riots to public transport infrastructure estimated 20 million euros
The shooting of a 17-year-old boy, Nahel Mezrouk, by a police officer, during a traffic stop on 27 June 2023, in Nanterre, led to widespread looting and rioting across the country. A week after the...Read more
Modernisation of SNCF’s Villeneuve-Saint-Georges Technicentre advances
Last week, Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) and Transilien SNCF Voyageurs signed a 590-million euro financing agreement for the renovation of the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges (TMV) Maintenance Technicentre in the Val-de-Marne. The intention is to make it the most...Read more
Fully automated metros introduced on line 4 in Paris
Since this week, passengers on metro line 4 in Paris can board fully automated metros. Equipped by Siemens Mobility, four automated vehicles with CBTC signaling at GoA 4 have entered service, and more will be...Read more
SNCF breaks habit and auctions 12 locomotives
In an unprecedented sale in France, 12 locomotives of SNCF Transilien will be auctioned from June 27 through June 30 2022. They are being replaced by new trains and go under the hammer even though...Read more
New type of eco-designed trains for Paris Metro
The consortium of Alstom and Bombardier Transportation has been chosen as a supplier of 44 new generation trains to Paris Metro. This number could be increased with several options up to 410 eco-designed trainsets. Between...Read more
Alstom opens doors during Intelligent Rail Summit 2019
On the 19th of November Alstom will open the doors of its Paris office for delegates of the Intelligent Rail Summit 2019. Various experts will give presentations on the latest developments in the field of...Read more
CAF to refurbish 43 RER double-decker trains
Spanish railcar manufacturer CAF will modernise 43 MI 2N double-decker trainsets produced in 1995-2005. The upgraded five-car units are expected to enter into service in 2020. They will return on Line A of the RER...Read more
SNCF increases Francilien fleet for Greater Paris service
French national railway operator SNCF has awarded Bombardier Transportation with a new contract for the delivery of 47 Class Z 50000 electric trains, commonly known as Francilien. The deal worth 330 million Euros was financed...Read more