photo: Île-de-France Mobilités, Alstom/ORA Consortium Triumphs in IdFM Contract to Operate Grand Paris Express' Line 15 South
The Board of Directors of Île-de-France Mobilités (IdFM), the public transit authority of the Greater Paris region, has awarded the contract to operate and maintain Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express to the international ORA Consortium which comprises RATP Dev as majority shareholder, Alstom, and ComfortDelGro.
The new automated metro line will cover 33 kilometers, pass through 22 municipalities, and serve 16 stations in the Greater Paris region. It is scheduled to enter service in late 2025. The six-year contract, which can be extended to nine years, includes the operation of the automated metro trains, stations, and centralized control center, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the rolling stock. The consortium's scope of action will also include management of the passenger relations and traveler information system.
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Line 15: a vital artery of the Grand Paris Express network
Line 15 will be the central link in the Grand Paris Express, an ambitious project to extend the Greater Paris region's public transit network with over 200 kilometers of new metro lines. Upon completion, Line 15 will form a 75 km circular line around Paris, linking 45 municipalities and carrying over 1.5 million passengers every day.
The ORA Consortium, led by RATP Dev, will support the entry into service of Line 15 South, its first 33-kilometer section.
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International expertise in the operation and maintenance of automated metro systems
As a global operator of urban and intercity transportation systems and an expert in the operation and maintenance of automated metros, RATP Dev will coordinate the ORA Consortium's activities with the aim of supporting the entry into service of an important line for the residents of the Greater Paris region, thus confirming the region as a global reference for automated metros.
Thanks to its experience in managing complex interfaces, RATP Dev will coordinate all operation and maintenance activities in the contract. "This extension of a historic public transit network will transform the daily lives of millions of residents in the inner and outer suburbs of Paris, and contribute to the efficient interconnection of several districts in the region. Alongside our partners, we will put RATP Dev's recognized expertise in the operation of automated metros at the service of Île-de-France Mobilités and the people of the Greater Paris region, providing a travel experience focused on service quality," states Hiba Farès, CEO of RATP Dev.
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Source: Alstom