Siemens Mobility secures deal for complete automation of Paris' line 13 metro system
In a significant move towards modernizing Paris's metro network, Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to automate Line 13. This transformative project, scheduled for completion by the end of 2032, will see the introduction of a new fleet of trains equipped with the CBTC GoA4 automation system from Siemens Mobility.
The contract encompasses the supply of the automation system, the setup of a new control center, and the equipment of 66 trains. The modernization of the control center is a crucial part of the project, reflecting Siemens Mobility's commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions.
The automation system is based on Siemens Mobility's CBTC GoA4 technology, enabling full automation (Grade of Automation 4). This cutting-edge technology has already proven successful on Line 14, where Siemens Mobility upgraded an existing driverless system to advanced CBTC GoA4 technology.
The project scope includes comprehensive employee training for the new automation system, ensuring a smooth transition for those operating and maintaining the new trains. The team of over 500 engineers at Siemens Mobility's global center of competence for railway automation and cybersecurity in Châtillon, Paris, will spearhead the system design and development for the Line 13 project.
Line 13, with 32 stations along its 24-kilometer route, connects the southwest (Châtillon-Montrouge) to the north of Paris (Saint-Denis-Universität and Les Courtilles). It serves major transportation hubs like Saint-Lazare and Montparnasse-Bienvenüe, and it ranks among the most heavily used lines in the network, with particularly high traffic in the northern section beyond Saint-Lazare.
The current GoA2 system on Line 13 will be upgraded to a full automation GoA4 system. The implementation of the advanced "Trainguard MT CBTC" system will follow in the modernization process. The project also includes an option for a maintenance agreement up to 30 years, ensuring continued support and service for the automated line.
Marc Ludwig, CEO of Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure, expressed pride in the company's role in shaping the future of mobility in Paris. This automation project on Line 13 marks the fourth successful project by Siemens Mobility on Paris Metro lines (Lines 1, 4, and 14). The company looks forward to continuing its partnership with RATP and contributing to the development of Paris's metro network.
