Paris Suburban Light Rail Developments T1, T2 and T4, France
Special Characteristics:
Initial and continuing application of modern light rail in outer city areas
Mix of redeployed heavy rail alignment and new routes
Varied motive power
Emphasis on enabling orbital journeys
Integration with overall public transport service
T1 and T2:
Operator
Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP)
Gauge
1,435mm
Power
750V dc overhead supply
T1 Route Length
12km (7.5 miles)
T2 Route Length
11.3km (7.1 miles)
T1 Rolling Stock
GEC-Alsthom TFS-2 (35 units)
T2 Rolling Stock
Alstom Citadis Type 302 (26 units)
T4:
Operator
SNCF Transilien
T4 Route Length
7.9km (5 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Rolling Stock
Siemens Avanto 5-module (15 units)
Capacity
242 (80 seated)
Power
25kV ac (and 750V dc capability) overhead supply
