Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Cedex, France
Alstom’s Advanced & Creative Design office in collaboration with Société des Grands Projets (contracting authority for the Grand Paris Express), Île-de-France Mobilités (transport authority for Île-de-France), and Egis Rail present the new 100% automatic trains for Paris’ Metro Line 18 as part of the Grand Paris Express project.
This new generation metro, fully funded by Île-de-France Mobilités and both its exterior and interior design has been conceived to meet the specific needs of Line 18 and the expectations of passengers.
Wishing to involve the people of Île-de-France in the choice of the exterior design of this new-generation metro, Île-de-France Mobilités launched an online consultation with the population.
Among three proposals designed by Alstom, voters chose the current design, which revolves around a distinctive bright light “signature” around its large windshields at both ends of the train.
The exterior design revolves around a distinctive bright light ‘signature’ around its large windshields at both ends of the train. It brings a unique identity and a panoramic feeling of the new windshield.
To facilitate passenger flow, access to the train is facilitated by three wide doors on each car.
The wide corridors, wide inter-aisles and large panoramic openings at each end allow a greater traffic flow.
The interior offers passengers a variety of handrails, spaces and seating options. The interconnecting sections offer a rigid lining that replaces the traditional bellow design.
The maximiζed glazed area all along the train allows light to flood in and gives a panoramic view out for passengers to appreciate the landscape.
The feeling of space and luminosity is reinforced by the streamlined shapes associated with a play of bright colors.
Wide aisles, large gangways, and the generous panoramic opening at each end provide visibility and openness along the entire length of the train, increasing the sense of security and feeling of space.
A new intelligent lighting system follows the circadian rhythm: it is similar to natural light that varies according to the time of the day to improve passengers’ well-being.
The train is equipped with free internet connection as well as USB sockets to charge devices.
Dynamic digital information screens inform passengers in real time of traffic conditions, next stop, connections, and estimated arrival time.
Project: Metro for Grand Paris Express Line 18
Designers: Advanced & Creative Design Team Alstom, Alstom SA
Manufacturer: Alstom SA
