SNCF Voyageurs to give 360 Paris Region trainsets a midlife makeover
Île-de-France Mobilités has awarded SNCF Voyageurs Matériel a €3 billion contract to refurbish 360 suburban trainsets. The project is part of a broader push to embrace the circular economy.
A comprehensive ‘‘mid-life’’ programme
The Z50/000 trainsets, also known as NAT, are at the heart of a major midlife refurbishment programme targeting trains that have been in service for 20 years. SNCF Voyageurs Matériel has been preparing for this large-scale programme, known as OPNAT, since 2022. Part of a long-term industrial strategy, it will mobilize several industrial sites through 2043.
360
Paris Region trainsets to be refurbished
Total budget
€3 billion
15 trains
can be refurbished simultaneously across several sites
Improving onboard comfort and safety
This refurbishment programme will extend the trains’ service life while high levels of passenger safety and service. Improvements include:
- refurbishing seats and other interior fittings
- upgrading CCTV, air conditioning and other onboard equipment
- installing additional screens to display real-time passenger information.
To tackle the challenge of aging components, we plan to work with 8 partners to repair or replace parts that are increasingly difficult to source.
SNCF technical centres play a key role
This project draws on the expertise of SNCF Voyageurs Matériel industrial technical centres in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in Centre-Val de Loire and Nevers-Languedoc in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, along with other sites specializing in component and rolling stock repairs.
Industrial facilities geared for performance
SNCF Voyageurs Matériel has upgraded its industrial infrastructure and streamlined processes to meet demanding standards for quality, performance and on-time delivery. Three production lines are involved: two at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and one at Nevers-Languedoc. At full capacity, they will be able to refurbish up to 15 trainsets simultaneously.
Production schedules are designed to minimize train downtime and limit disruption to the transport network. To improve coordination, a dedicated project hub has been set up next to the pilot site at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps.
This landmark contract is a tremendous achievement and a source of pride for us. Congratulations to all the teams who have risen to the challenge of meeting Île-de-France Mobilités’ needs.
Director, Rolling Stock
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