We know it, repeated work on the different lines of the Paris metroit's exhausting. But as we are naturally optimisticwe prefer to see things on the bright side, and tell ourselves that in the long term, it will end well in the endand that it will make the Paris metro the best in the world. Well, for the moment, we are far from the mark, sinceit is still one of the worst in Europe. But things might just start to change from next yearwith the arrival of all new MF19 trainsets. So what secrets do they have in store for us?
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The ultimate metro train
While we announced to you a few months ago that we will have to wait until 2027 To see the first MF19 models appear on the rails, we have excellent news to share with you: we were wrong. Yes, finally, the first brand new wagons will be visible from the end of 2025, on line 10 ! 7 other lines will gradually be equipped on the next 8 yearswith a precise objective: 2033the lines 3, 3 to, 7, 7 to, 8, 10, 12 and 13 will all be beautiful.
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On the program for these incredible new trains, prises USB to recharge your phone at any time; a ventilation modifiableso as not to die of heat in summer or of cold in winter; of the specialized locations for people with reduced mobility (PMR) as well as a easier access inside the train; comfortable seats; different waiting areas between short or long journeys, in short, everything you need to make life easier for all network users RATP.
No more problems?
In addition to the question of comfort, it is respect for the environment who referred the people behind the project. In fact, the new trains will be equipped with a 100% electric braking systemmuch better for the planet. Designed with 20% recycled materialsthey will consume 20% less energy. And, above all, they will be much quieterwhich is also excellent news regarding the noise pollution.
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Of the new modular trains therefore, to adapt to the size of different stationsand seamlessly switch from an automatic line to a manual line. Open from end to end, they will facilitate circulation on boardand visual and audible announcements will be present to inform passengers of everything that happens on board. A number of new measures which, it is hoped, should drastically reduce delays and other traffic incidents. We can't wait.
