Siemens Mobility secures deal for the complete automation of line 13 of the Paris metro

Paris Metro Line 13, one of the busiest lines in the network with over 550,000 daily passengers, is set to undergo a transformative modernisation project. RATP, the operator of the Parisian transport network, has awarded a contract to Siemens Mobility for the automation of Line 13, aiming to enable full-automatic, driverless operation (GoA4) by the end of 2032.

The 24-kilometer route, connecting the southwest (Châtillon-Montrouge) with the north of Paris (Saint-Denis-Universität and Les Courtilles), will be equipped with Siemens Mobility's latest CBTC GoA4 system for driverless operation. The project includes the supply of a new automation system, the setup of a new control center, and the equipment of 66 trains.

Siemens Mobility has already demonstrated its expertise in Paris, having implemented several successful projects, including a world first on Line 14, where they upgraded an existing driverless system to advanced CBTC GoA4 technology and automated new track sections.

The CBTC GoA4 automation system will improve operational reliability, optimise energy consumption, and provide real-time passenger information in the trains. It will also increase transport capacity through shorter headways and dynamic scheduling based on passenger demand.

The modernisation project includes equipping the new train fleet, modernising the control center, comprehensive employee training, and the option for a maintenance agreement for up to 30 years. The transformative project for Line 13 will be carried out by Siemens Mobility's global competence center for rail automation and cybersecurity in Châtillon, France.

The introduction of the "Trainguard MT CBTC" system will upgrade the current GoA2 system to a full-automatic GoA4 system. This move is part of Île-de-France Mobilités' decision to automate Paris Metro Line 13, made in 2022. The modernisation of Paris Metro Line 13 begins with the introduction of new vehicles in 2027.

Marc Ludwig, CEO of Siemens Mobility, expressed pride in the company's technological expertise and its role in shaping the future of mobility in Paris. The automation project will mobilise one of the most heavily used metro lines in Paris with proven CBTC technology from Siemens Mobility. Line 13 serves major transport hubs such as Saint-Lazare and Montparnasse-Bienvenüe and ranks among the most frequented lines in the network, with particularly high traffic in the northern section beyond Saint-Lazare.

With this project, Siemens Mobility is bringing its driverless technology to Paris Line 13, following successful projects on Lines 1, 4, and 14. The goal is to enable automated operation on Paris Line 13 by the end of 2032, making travel on this line even more efficient and reliable for its daily passengers.

Siemens Mobility secures deal for the complete automation of line 13 of the Paris metro