Entry into service of the first MF 2000 trainset on the new
Paris metro

Awarded in July 2001 to the consortium made up of Alstom,
Bombardier and Areva TA, the contract called for the design,
development and extensive testing of a pre-production train and
included the option to purchase 160 trainsets. In April 2006,
RATP converted a first option of 45 trainsets for its line 2.

 The MF 2000 will replace up to 40% of the current RATP fleet
on lines 2, 5 and 9 of the Parisian network. Currently in
production at Alstom and Bombardier sites in the Valenciennes
area, the production trainsets will be delivered between the end
of 2007 and 2009, at a rate of 20 units per year. The MF 2000 will consume 30% less energy than a traditional
metro, thanks to improvements in the traction system output and
electric brakes that use recuperated energy.In addition, the dynamic performance of the MF 2000 has been
optimized, allowing journey times to be reduced and operating
frequency to be increased.The on-board IT safety system, manufactured by Areva TA,
complies with the highest applicable standards (SIL 4). Project management: distribution of tasks

• Alstom Transport is responsible for the overall project
  management , piloted through its Centre of Excellence for
  metros in Valenciennes-Petite Forêt. It will supply the
  various components and sub-assemblies for energy production,
  traction-braking systems, as well as comfort IT systems,
  produced in Canada (Montreal) and France (Tarbes, Ornans and
  Villeurbanne plants). Alstom Transport will integrate these
  components into the train at its Valenciennes site, along with
  the components provided by the other consortium members and
  their suppliers. Finally, it will equip the cars, assemble the
  train and conduct testing before delivery to the RATP.
• Bombardier Transport France, located in Crespin in the
  Valenciennes region, will supply driver cabs, bogies and
  painted carbodies.
• Areva TA, will supply the IT Security System, the Operating
  Parameter Recorders, the Track/Train Data Transmission Systems,
  and will take part in the acoustic and vibration studies.