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Siemens Mobility to deliver its latest generation CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system to French public transport operator RATP, already in operation on Lines 1, 4, and 14
Contract includes new operations control center and equipment for 66 trains
Siemens Mobility has secured a major contract from RATP to deliver the new Train Operation Automation System for Paris Metro Line 13. This choice follows the decision made in 2022 by the transport authority Ile-de-France Mobilites to automate this line. The project will transform one of the citys busiest metro lines with Siemens Mobilitys proven CBTC GoA4 technology, enabling fully automated, driverless operations for increased transport capacity and service reliability, and optimized energy consumption. The comprehensive contract includes providing the automation system, a new operations control center, and equipment for 66 trains, with an optional maintenance agreement for up to 30 years. The project builds on Siemens Mobilitys successful track record of implementing driverless technology on Paris Metro Lines 1, 4, and 14, and will enable driverless operation on Line 13 as well by late 2032.Our selection for the Line 13 automation project reflects RATPs continued trust in our expertise. We are proud to support RATP in their ambition to deliver decarbonized, high-performance, and comfortable transport solutions that boost rail attractiveness and contribute to the fight against climate change. Together, were shaping the future of mobility in Paris, said Marc Ludwig, CEO of Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure. Weve had the privilege of contributing to several successful projects in Paris over the years. With Line 14, we achieved a world first by upgrading an existing driverless system to our advanced CBTC GoA4 technology while simultaneously extending automation to new sections of the line. This breakthrough enables Line 14 to serve up to one million passengers daily at 85-second intervals. With Line 13, were building on this expertise, upgrading one of Paris busiest lines to operate fully automatically.
Line 13 Modernization: Full automation project set to transform Paris Metro operations
The comprehensive modernization of Line 13 will begin with the introduction of new rolling stock in 2027, followed by the implementation of an advanced automation system. The lines current GoA2 system, which operates with drivers controlling doors and safety functions while automatically managing train acceleration and braking, will be upgraded to a fully automated GoA4 system. The project scope includes equipping the new train fleet, renovating the Operations Control Center (OCC), providing comprehensive staff training, and an optional maintenance agreement.
Siemens Mobilitys CBTC GoA4 automation system will bring major performance enhancements to Line 13, improving the passenger experience. Key benefits include increased transport capacity through reduced train intervals, dynamic frequency adjustment based on passenger demand, service reliability, and optimized energy consumption. The system will also provide real-time passenger information onboard trains, enhancing the overall travel experience. This transformative project will be executed from Siemens Mobilitys global center of excellence for rail automation and cybersecurity in Chatillon, near Paris, where a team of over 500 engineers specializes in system design and development.
Line 13: A critical north-south connection in Paris Metro network
With 32 stations along its 24-kilometer route, Line 13 connects the southwest (Chatillon-Montrouge) to the north of Paris (Saint-Denis-Universite and Les Courtilles). The line serves major transport hubs including Saint-Lazare and Montparnasse-Bienvenue. Carrying more than 550,000 passengers daily, it ranks among the networks busiest lines, with particularly high traffic in its northern section beyond Saint-Lazare, where the line splits into two branches.
