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The tram makes its big comeback
Since the 1990s, the RATP Group has been developing a tram network, first in the outskirts and then in Paris.
Conceived with sustainable development in mind, the tram network is part of a wider project taking into account all environmental and urban factors. Once the various ongoing projects to build new lines and extend existing ones are complete, the Ile-de-France network will comprise over 100km of tram lines.
The tram network in Ile de France:
- 3 lines, 56 stops
- 31.4 km of track
- 284,000 journeys per day
| Tramway | |
| Tramway TW 90/94 | 35 |
| Tramway TW 01 | 26 |
| Tramway TW 03 | 21 |
A solution suited to the needs of today
A mode of transport that is easy to implement, reliable, regular and accessible, the tram is a solution suited to the needs of today. Tram services can be easily linked with the metro, RER and bus networks, helping to optimise the coverage provided by the Ile-de-France’s multimodal network. The tram is one way of improving suburb-to-suburb mobility, as shown by the ongoing projects to create or extend lines.
A shining example of how public transport can be integrated into an urban environment, the tram network helps reduce air pollution, energy consumption and noise. The use of “elastic” wheels, the planting of grass around the tracks, and the care taken in producing the infrastructures (materials and coatings chosen for their acoustic qualities, specific machining of rails, etc.) reduce overall noise by 2 to 5 dB.
