SNCF Voyageurs wins contract to operate Line J
On 27 May 2026, Île-de-France Mobilités, the Paris region’s transport authority, selected Transilien SNCF Voyageurs to operate Line J starting in December 2027. Used by 277,000 passengers every day, the line connects Paris-Saint-Lazare station with Ermont Eaubonne, Gisors and Vernon, northwest of the capital.
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This new contract marks another milestone for SNCF Voyageurs. After winning its bid to operate Line L in May 2025, the company will now also operate Line J, which connects Paris-St-Lazare station with towns northwest of Paris, including Ermont Eaubonne, Gisors and Vernon. The concession contract reflects the opening of passenger rail services to competition across European Union member states.
On 27 May 2026, the Île-de-France Mobilités board awarded SNCF Voyageurs the concession for commuter Line J. Operations are scheduled to begin in December 2027, following an 18-month pre-operational phase.
The award reflects the transport authority’s confidence in SNCF Voyageurs and its proven expertise in mass transit.
52
stations served
277,000
passengers per day
9 years
duration of Line J contract
Dedicated operating company: SNCF Voyageurs Rives Ouest Île-de-France
This new contract covers:
- operation of the line
- maintenance of rolling stock
- management of associated facilities, including the Val Notre Dame depot
- onboard security
- fraud prevention
- customer relations management
Line J will be operated by a company created specifically for this contract: SNCF Voyageurs Rives Ouest Île-de-France, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs. To ensure a smooth transition for the Transport Operating Authority, passengers and employees, this dedicated entity will assume operations after the pre-operational phase.
This contract win reflects the expertise and commitment of our Transilien tender response teams and all Transilien SNCF Voyageurs employees who are hard at work every day serving Île-de-France Mobilités and the passengers who rely on Line J.
Director, Transilien SNCF Voyageurs
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