Paris Métro Line 15

Paris Métro Line 15 is one of four lines of the Grand Paris Express. It is planned to open in phases from 2020 through 2030.[1] It aims at creating a loop connecting Noisy–Champs station to Champigny, notably passing through Champigny-sur-Marne, Créteil, Villejuif, La Défense, Saint-Denis and Rosny-sous-Bois.

Line 15
Overview
System	Paris Métro
Termini	Noisy-Champs Champigny Centre
Connecting lines
Stations	36
Operation
Opened	2020–2030
Operator(s)	RATP
Conduction system	Automated
Technical
Line length	75 km (47 mi)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge

Conceived as a subterranean rail line equivalent in capacity to the Parisian métro, it will constitute a new relief line servicing the departments of Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne and Seine-Saint-Denis. It will enable direct transportation between the suburbs, bypassing Paris[2] and thus avoiding transloading.[3]

It will be the longest tunnel for passenger traffic in the world.

History

The configuration of line 15 is very similar to that of the Arc Express, proposed by the RATP in 2006. It was later included in the red line project of the Grand Paris public transportation network, introduced by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009. In March 2013, the "New Grand Paris" project was announced by the Prime Minister at the time, Jean-Marc Ayrault. At this time, the line acquired its current line 15 naming.[4]

Since August 2013, the New Grand Paris steering committee has met each trimester.[5] The first public inquiry, focused on the southern section from Pont-de-Sèvres to Noisy–Champs, was held from October to mid-November, 2013.[6]

Proposed timeline

In 2013, the government led by Ayrault proposed the following implementation timeline for the line 15 project:[7][8]

• During 2014: Public inquiry on the eastern section from Saint-Denis Pleyel to Champigny Centre.
• Early-2015: Groundbreaking of the southern section spanning Pont-de-Sèvres to Noisy–Champs.
• During 2020: Groundbreaking of the segments from Pont-de-Sèvres to Nanterre and from Saint-Denis Pleyel to Rosny-Bois-Perrier of the northern section.
• 2022: Southern section from Pont-de-Sèvres to Noisy – Champs put into service.
• Early-2025: Segments from Pont-de-Sèvres to Nanterre and from Saint-Denis Pleyel to Rosny-Bois-Perrier of the northern section put into service.
• During 2025: Groundbreaking of the segment from Nanterre to Saint-Denis Pleyel via La Défense-Grande-Arche of the northern section.
• Early-2030: Segment from Nanterre to Saint-Denis Pleyel via La Défense-Grande-Arche of the northern section put into service.
• End of 2030: Northern section from Rosny to Champigny put into service.

System map

Line 15
Noisy – Champs Bry – Villiers – Champigny Champigny Centre Nogent – Le Perreux Marne Val de Fontenay Saint-Maur – Créteil Rosny-Bois-Perrier Marne Bondy Créteil – L'Échat Pont de Bondy Le Vert de Maisons Bobigny – Pablo Picasso Seine Bobigny – Drancy Les Ardoines Fort d'Aubervilliers Vitry Centre Mairie d'Aubervilliers Villejuif – Louis Aragon Stade de France Villejuif – Institut Gustave-Roussy île-de-France Hauts-de-Seine Arcueil – Cachan Saint-Denis Pleyel Bagneux Seine Châtillon – Montrouge Les Grésillons Fort d'Issy – Vanves – Clamart Les Agnettes Issy Bois-Colombes Seine Bécon-les-Bruyères Pont de Sèvres  La Défense île-de-France Hauts-de-Seine Nanterre La Folie Seine Nanterre La Boule Saint-Cloud Rueil – Suresnes – Mont Valérien

Specifications

The specifications of the trains travelling line 15 and their operation are as follows :[9][10]

• Train width : 2.80 metres (9 ft 2 in) minimum
• Train length : 108 metres (354 ft), made up of 6 cars with full-open interior gangways
• Train capacity : 960 passengers (at 4 passengers per m²)
• Bearings : iron
• Electric traction current : 1500 volt direct current via pantograph and contact wires[11]
• Operation : Fully automated
• Maximum speed : 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)[12]
• Operating speed: 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph)[12]
• Theoretical morning rush hour throughput : 34 560 passengers per hour[13]
• Average interval : 3 to 4 minutes[12]
• Minimum interval : 2 minutes[12]

References

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4. "Le Nouveau Grand Paris : pour une région compétitive et solidaire". archives.gouvernement.fr. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
5. Ministère de l'écologie, du développement durable et de l'énergie (2013-08-28). "Installation du comité de pilotage du Nouveau Grand Paris". www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr. Archived from the original on 2015-06-22. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
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9. Préfecture d'Île-de-France. "Dossier d'enquête préalable à la déclaration d'utilité publique – Tronçon Pont-de-Sèvres < > Noisy–Champs (Ligne rouge – 15 Sud) – Pièce C – Présentation du programme" (PDF). www.enquetepubliquelignerouge15sud.fr. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
10. Gabriel, Oihana (2013-03-06). "Transports: Le Grand Paris rebaptisé et précisé". 20 minutes. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
11. Ragu, Didier (2013-09-11). "Egis et Setec décrochent un gros lot du Grand Paris". L'Usine Nouvelle. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
12. "Une offre adaptée aux territoires". Société du Grand Paris. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
13. Société du Grand Paris (2010-10-18). "Étude Prévisions de trafic (RATP)" (PDF). cpdp.debatpublic.fr. Retrieved 2015-06-21.