Alstom to Supply 15 New Metro Cars for Lille

Alstom is once again demonstrating its global leadership in smart and sustainable mobility. In Lille, France, a major investment by Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) will supply a new generation of automated metro train sets worth €210 million. These trains will complement the first batch of 27 existing trains and provide the city with a more modern, accessible and environmentally friendly transport infrastructure.

New Metro Sets: More Comfortable, More Accessible and Environmentally Friendly

The new metro trains will be a significant milestone in achieving MEL’s goals. Each of these train sets, each 52 meters long, will offer increased comfort and improved accessibility. Each train will have a capacity of 545 passengers and will facilitate passenger flow thanks to the “boa” configuration in its interior design. This design will allow passengers to move comfortably from one end of the train to the other.

The new trains will offer the best passenger information with designated areas for disabled passengers and multimedia screens. In addition, passenger safety on trains and platforms will be increased thanks to the integrated video protection system. These innovative metros will be equipped with high-performance traction equipment to increase energy efficiency, supporting an environmentally friendly infrastructure.

Urbalis Fluence System: High Performance and Autonomy

The new generation Urbalis Fluence autopilot system, which will be integrated into the Lille metro network, will be the first system implemented in this project. This ultra-innovative solution will make trains more autonomous and improve the overall performance of the system. In particular, the interval between trains during rush hour will be reduced to 66 seconds, contributing to the Lille metro network becoming the fastest metro network in the world.

High-Tech Metro Trains Made in France

Alstom will run the project using six of its 16 sites in France. The site in Valenciennes-Petite Forêt will be responsible for train assembly and testing. Le Creusot and Ornans will be involved in bogies and engines, while the Saint-Ouen site will be responsible for the development of automated systems and the Urbalis Fluence system. In addition, the site in Villeurbanne will develop the technology needed for passenger information.

Investing in the Future with Lille's Metropolis Solution

Alstom’s Metropolis metro solutions have been modernising transport in cities around the world for over 60 years. These new trains will take Lille’s metro system forward in terms of both passenger experience and environmental impact. Alstom operates metro systems with over 80 customers worldwide, and Lille is another city to feature this technology, cementing its market leadership.

 Step by Step Progress for a Smart and Sustainable Future

Alstom’s new generation of metro trains, which will contribute to the Lille metro network, will not only modernize the local transport infrastructure, but will also add significant value to the city with environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. This project will go down in history as a major step towards the integration of smart and sustainable mobility solutions into daily life in cities.