An iconic feature of the Paris skyline, metro line 6 is getting a makeover! The new metro trains on line 6, funded by Île-de-France Mobilités, are gradually being introduced. The first train entered service in mid-January 2023. All MP89 trains will be gradually rolled out until summer 2026: 32 of the 47 trains are already in commercial service on the line.
To prepare for the arrival of these new trains, a wide range of equipment and infrastructure has been modernized and upgraded: platforms, tracks, signaling systems, train control systems, new parking areas for the trains, as well as washing and maintenance facilities for the rolling stock. These major upgrades aim to ensure better service for all passengers.
In the long run, the rollout will also be supported by a new train maintenance center located beneath Place de la Nation. As a result, the introduction of these new trains will further enhance the reliability and regularity of service for the benefit of all travelers.
The MP89 trains are moving from Metro Line 4 to Metro Line 6
Since the 1970s, MP73 trains have been running on Line 6. As part of a modernization effort and to offer a more comfortable and balanced passenger experience, Line 6 is gradually welcoming upgraded MP89 trains, which previously operated on Line 4. This modernization program for Line 6’s trains is being rolled out between 2023 to summer 2026.
To ensure these trains—funded by Île-de-France Mobilités—are perfectly suited to Metro Line 6, the MP89 trains have undergone several upgrades:
- The original six-car trains have been shortened to five cars to match the smaller platform sizes on Metro Line 6;
- They are equipped with so-called “dual-side” doors (which open on both sides of the train) to accommodate specific stations, such as Charles de Gaulle – Étoile;
- Onboard video surveillance systems have been installed;
- Seating, ceilings, and onboard signage have been refurbished.
Meanwhile, Metro Line 4 welcomed new automatic shuttles in 2023.
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