Stadler to supply battery-powered locomotives to Paris Metro operator
Set to start passenger service from 2027, these customised locomotives will be utilised for service, maintenance, and repairs across the RATP network.
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has received an order from Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), the operator of the Paris Metro, for the delivery of 12 battery-powered locomotives.
Set to start passenger service from 2027, these customised locomotives will be utilised for service, maintenance, and repairs across the RATP network.
The agreement between RATP and Stadler includes a provision for an additional two vehicles, reflecting the potential for future expansion.
The locomotives will be a key component in RATP’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of metro infrastructure maintenance across its 245km network.
Designed to navigate the network’s tight curves, the new four-axle, 15m-long locomotives feature fully automatic couplings and are capable of operating in double traction.
Their capability allows them to run on all 14 lines of the Paris Metro, accommodating both conventional steel-wheeled trains and rubber-tyred Pneu-Metro vehicles.
