Paris Métro Line 17

Paris Métro Line 17 is one of four lines of the Grand Paris Express. It is planned to open in phases from 2026 through 2030. Sections will be above ground, including Parc des Expositions (Paris RER) station.

Line 17
Overview
Connecting lines
Stations9
Service
SystemParis Métro
Operator(s)RATP
Rolling stockAlstom Metropolis MR3V
History
Opened2026-2030
Technical
Line length25 km (16 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Conduction systemAutomated

History

Proposed timeline

The line will be opened in the following order:[1]

  • In 2026, from Saint-Denis Pleyel to “ Le Bourget - Aéroport ” ;
  • In 2028, from “ Le Bourget - Aéroport ” to “ Parc des Expositions ”
  • In 2030 from “ Parc des Expositions ” to “ Le Mesnil - Amlot ”

For the 2026, the station Le Bourget - Aéroport is planned to be opened at the same time with Line 16.[2]

System map

References
  1. "La nouvelle feuille de route du Grand Paris Express". Societedugrandparis.fr. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018..
  2. "Grand Paris Express: le gouvernement fixe le nouveau calendrier du chantier". lemonde.fr. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018..


Rolling Stock

In July 2018, Alstom was selected to supply the rolling stock for the Grand Paris Express project at a cost of €1.3bn for 183 trains.[1] In March 2019, an order of 23 3-car trains was confirmed, albeit that the trains will be shared between lines 16 and 17.[2] Shorter 3-car trains were ordered to reduce construction and operational costs, and that the lines are forecast to have a lower level of ridership than Line 15.

The specifications of the trains travelling lines 16 and 17 and their operation are as follows :[2]

  • Train width : 2.80 metres (9 ft 2 in) minimum
  • Train name : Alstom Metropolis MR3V
  • Train length : 54 metres (177 ft), made up of 3 cars with full-open interior gangways
  • Train capacity : around 500 passengers
  • Rails : iron
  • Electric traction current : 1500 volt direct current via pantograph and contact wires[3]
  • Operation : Fully automated
  • Maximum speed : 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)[4]
  • Operating speed: 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph)[4]
  • Average interval : 3 to 4 minutes[4]
  • Minimum interval : 2 minutes[4]
  1. "Société du Grand Paris, in agreement with Île-de-France Mobilités, selects Alstom to supply trains for lines 15, 16 and 17 of the Grand Paris Express". Alstom. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 2021-08-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Alstom receives an order for 23 additional metros for Île-de-France". Alstom. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  3. Ragu, Didier (2013-09-11). "Egis et Setec décrochent un gros lot du Grand Paris". L'Usine Nouvelle. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
  4. "Une offre adaptée aux territoires". Société du Grand Paris. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
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