The Paris Metro Line 14 has been modernised and extended with advanced automation, improving public transportation across the capital city with higher speed and reliability. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Paris Metro Line 14 has been modernised and extended with advanced automation, improving public transportation across the capital city with higher speed and reliability
The system upgrade was meticulously planned and executed to ensure minimal disruption for passengers. Image: Siemens Mobility

Revitalising the Paris Metro with Smart Automation

Siemens Mobility and RATP partnered to transform the Paris Metro by upgrading Line 14 with the latest GoA4 Trainguard MT CBTC system. The new technology replaces the METEOR system, in use since 1998.

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This update doubled the line’s length from 14 to 28 kilometres. The extension now connects Orly Airport to central Paris, reducing travel time to just 20 minutes and easing congestion across key business areas.

Trains now operate every 85 seconds during peak hours. With a capacity of 40,000 passengers per hour in each direction, the line is one of the fastest and most efficient routes in the Paris Metro.

How Paris Metro Line 14 Became a Global Benchmark?

More than 250 Siemens engineers dedicated over 500,000 hours to complete the transformation. Despite tight deadlines ahead of the 2024 Olympics, engineers installed new systems overnight to avoid service disruption.

The project also includes a new centralised control station and upgrades to 72 trains. All train operations, including emergency responses, are now fully automated and managed without onboard staff.

Energy-efficient systems and sustainable technologies were key components. These innovations reduce carbon emissions, aligning with Paris’s long-term environmental goals and global standards for green transit.

Expanding the Reach of Paris Metro Across the Region

Line 14 will serve over one million passengers daily. It acts as the backbone of the growing Grand Paris Express network, linking with future lines 15 through 18 to enhance urban mobility even further.

Siemens Mobility will also equip the new 200-kilometre Grand Paris Express with the GoA4 CBTC system. This extension will deliver seamless travel and reduce delays across the expanding metropolitan network.

By integrating cutting-edge automation, Siemens and RATP have set a new standard for modern transit. The upgraded Paris Metro now stands as a leading model of reliable and sustainable urban transportation.

Source: www.railexpress.com.au

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