Behind-the-scenes
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A new phase of modernization and renovation of the Paris Metro spaces has been underway since 1998: here’s everything you need to know about...
Looking for a unique souvenir or gift, "made by RATP"? Discover our RATP La Ligne merchandise collection, available online and in stores. He...
Dans les stations, sur les quais ou à bord des rames, l’identité sonore de la RATP permet aux voyageurs d’identifier rapidement – instinctiv...
A day with…
Abandoned luggage? The dog squad will step in!
You may already have come across an explosive detection dog and its handler in your RER line A station. This squad is constantly watching…
A day with Xavier
Xavier is an expert in bus rolling stock maintenance. Mechanics has been his great passion since childhood. His portrait in five questions.
A day with Manuel, bus depot site manager
Originally a maintenance mechanic, Manuel is now site manager at the Les Lilas bus depot. Discover his daily life.
A day with Rachid, track gauge and geometry surveyor
Did you know that special attention is paid to tracks at RATP? Meet Rachid, track gauge and geometry surveyor. A profession dedicated to…
A day with Morgane, maintenance technician
Morgane contributes to maintaining trains running on RER line A, the busiest line in Europe. Step behind the scenes of an RATP profession…
A day with Valérie, occupational health coordinator
Did you know? RATP has its own occupational health service, including physicians and nurses. Meet Valérie, occupational health coordinator.
A night with… Jérémie, catenary line engineer
Jérémie, age 29, is a catenary line engineer. When night comes, and after our last trains have finished circulating, Jérémie works behind…
Cyril, RATP senior technician
Cyril is an RATP senior technician. He repairs CCTV equipment and passenger information displays in the facilities.
Stefano Contaldi, Project Leader in the aboveground section of line 11
In this fourth episode, Stefano Contaldi – project leader for the aboveground section of line 11 – explains his role in the work to extend…
Daily life
Metro line 10: a line and its history
Do you know the history of metro line 10? It has been in service since 30 December 1923. Here is its story!
One station a day: Anvers station, at the foot of Montmartre
Behind the scene at Anvers station on metro line 2.
A Look Back at the Paris 2024 Games
Mobilization of RATP staff, dedicated signage, redecorated stations, sporting and cultural events... Throughout the summer of 2024, RATP…
Discover the RATP La Ligne Merchandise Collection
Looking for a unique souvenir or gift, "made by RATP"? Discover our RATP La Ligne merchandise collection, available online and in stores.…
One station a day: Abbesses station, beneath the « Butte »
Discover the features of the Abbesses station located on line 12 of the metro. A remarkable station in many ways.
Not too hot, not too cold: how can we maintain the right temperature for public transport?
Every day, we have to solve a complex equation: how to provide the best possible climate comfort for all our passengers while reducing…
Giant car wash for metros?
How do we wash metro trains? What methods do we use to reduce water consumption? Let’s visit the line M8 maintenance centre with Bruno Le…
What is a catenary line? Discover how we power our trains!
Without the catenary line, our trains and tramways wouldn’t go anywhere! A catenary line is a set of suspension cables that allows us to…
Have you ever heard of Sprague-Thomson trains?
These iconic locomotives spent close to 80 years serving the Paris metro network. Here is a brief introduction.
Network modernisation
Metro Line 14: works and closures
Due to modernization work, closures are to be expected on Metro Line 14. Here’s everything you need to know.
Metro line 5: works and closures
At the moment, there are no planned works and closures on Metro Line 5.
Metro line 4: works and closures
At the moment, there are no planned works and closures on Metro Line 4.
Behind the Scenes of the Line 4 Extension
Since January 13, 2022, you can travel to Bagneux – Lucie Aubrac station on Line 4. A look back at the project.
RATP is preparing for the arrival of the MF19, the next-generation metro
The MF19, a next-generation metro, will gradually be rolled out on eight metro lines. The arrival of this new rolling stock requires…
Tramway T1: works and closures
Due to modernization work, closures are expected on the T1 tram line. Here's what you need to know.
Focus on the extension of Line 14
The Villejuif - Gustave Roussy station opened its doors on January 18, 2025. This marks the final step for Metro Line 14 to fully serve all…
Metro Line 9: works and closures
Due to maintenance work, service on Metro Line 9 will be interrupted several times between May and August 2025. Here’s what you need to…
RER A: works and closures
In March and april 2025, work is scheduled on the RER A. Here’s everything you need to know.