Transports ile de france guide

Transport: this metro line is now the most heavily used in the Île-de-France network

In your opinion, which metro line sees the highest daily ridership in the Île-de-France network? Which line handles nearly 820,000 passengers each weekday? Here’s the answer!

RER C, service disrupted in Yvelines this Friday following a loud explosion

The RER C has been out of service between Viroflay Rive Gauche and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines since Thursday evening. An explosion heard beneath Porchefontaine station caused an electrical outage, bringing trains to a halt in both directions this Friday morning.

Metro Line 6 disrupted this Friday, January 30, due to a strike.

This Friday, January 30, 2026, commuters on Paris’s Metro Line 6 should brace for disruptions across the entire line due to a localized protest. Service is expected to be affected throughout the day, so plan for extra travel time or consider alternative routes.

Renewal work on the tracks east of the RER A: disruptions expected

To ensure the safety of the one million commuters using RER Line A every day, as well as maintain punctuality, the RATP has announced plans to replace the tracks on the two eastern branches. What does this mean for passengers? Disruptions are expected on the RER A in the coming months. Here’s what you need to know.

Transformation of Charles de Gaulle–Étoile station on the RER A line: several platform entrances closed

On RER A, Charles de Gaulle–Étoile station is undergoing a transformation to better serve the tens of thousands of travelers who pass through it each year. However, this overhaul requires construction work, which will lead to the gradual closure of several access points to the RER platforms. Here’s everything you need to know.

Paris: No subway service on this line during winter break

School holidays are often the perfect window for RATP to carry out modernization work. From February 21 to March 8 inclusive, a Paris metro line will be completely shut down. So, which line is it? Here’s what you need to know.

Line 13 of the metro: service halted for two consecutive days this winter

Bad news for commuters on Line 13. Service will be partially suspended on this busy Paris metro line for two consecutive days this winter. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming partial closure.

Tzen 4: Launch of this new Île-de-France bus scheduled for February 2026

A new kind of bus is set to make its debut in Île-de-France. Named the Tzen 4, this 24-meter-long, fully electric bus is planned to replace the current Line 402 over a 14-kilometer route in Essonne. Claimed as a world first, the deployment of this “bi-articulated bus” is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, according to our colleagues at Le Parisien.

Transportation in Île-de-France: Disruptions and Maintenance Work Expected This Weekend, January 31 – February 1

The RATP and SNCF networks will experience further disruptions this weekend, from January 31 to February 1, 2026. Several RER, Transilien, and metro lines will be affected by maintenance work and service interruptions. Here's everything you need to know to plan your travels accordingly.

Transport Disruptions in Paris and Île-de-France: RER and Metro Services Scheduled from January 26 to February 1

Public transportation across Paris and Île-de-France will face significant disruptions from January 26 to February 1, 2026. Nighttime closures will notably affect metro, RER, Transilien, and tram lines operated by RATP and SNCF due to ongoing maintenance work.

Montmartre Funicular: One Cabin Has Disappeared—Why and When Will It Return?

Tourists planning to make their way up Montmartre to the Sacré-Cœur might face some inconvenience in the coming weeks… One of the two funicular cabins has been taken out of service for maintenance and will be unavailable for nearly two months!

RER E, extension into Yvelines: trial runs underway ahead of service launch in 2027

In 2024, the first major milestone of the EOLE project was celebrated with the extension of the RER E line to Nanterre-la-Folie in the Hauts-de-Seine. Now, all attention is focused on the second phase of this extension to Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines. While the commissioning of this final stretch is expected as early as 2027, the testing phase has already begun. Here’s what you need to know.

Transport: RER B and C to see delayed reimbursements in 2026 for 2025 disruptions

Only two lines of the Île-de-France RER network are scheduled for compensation in 2026 for delays accumulated in 2025. This reduction raises questions among user associations about the true extent of improvements.

Transport in Île-de-France: Could a second cable car soon connect Vélizy to Pont de Sèvres?

While the C1 Cable has been delighting numerous residents of Val-de-Marne since December 13, Île-de-France Mobilités is considering restarting studies for a second urban cable car project in the Île-de-France region. This new line would connect Vélizy in Yvelines to Pont de Sèvres in the Hauts-de-Seine.

A new car-sharing service launches in Île-de-France following the end of Autolib

A new car-sharing service is in the works in Île-de-France, featuring a fleet of 5,000 vehicles. Île-de-France Mobilités plans to issue a call for tenders by summer 2026, with the first 500 cars expected to be available by 2027.

Line J has been interrupted for several days at Paris Saint-Lazare.

Major infrastructure work will disrupt the J line in February and March 2026. On Sunday, February 8, as well as the weekends of February 14-15 and March 7-8, there will be no train service between Paris Saint-Lazare and Argenteuil, Ermont-Eaubonne, and Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine.

Why is a new audio jingle set to be introduced across Île-de-France's public transport?

This year, a new jingle will make its debut in Île-de-France’s public transportation. This fresh audio signature, composed of six notes played in three beats, will be gradually rolled out across buses, trams, metros, and trains. But why change the sound of public transportation? Here’s the answer.

SNCF Strike on January 13: Disruptions on 3 Lines in Île-de-France, Traffic Forecasts

Due to a strike at SNCF on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, public transportation across Île-de-France is expected to face significant disruptions. Travelers should anticipate delays on two RER lines and one Transilien line. Find out the full details of the upcoming service interruptions.

Storm Goretti: Transilien Line L suspended this Friday morning

Due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Goretti, SNCF's Transilien services are experiencing disruptions on line L. The busy route, which serves the western suburbs of Île-de-France, will be temporarily halted this Friday, January 9, until around 8 a.m. between Paris-Saint-Lazare and Saint Nom-la-Bretèche, specifically on the segment between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche.

Storm Goretti: Line P disrupted on multiple routes starting this Thursday evening

Storm Goretti is set to disrupt service on several RER and Transilien lines across Île-de-France in the coming hours. Due to forecasted high winds in the region, the P line will be suspended this Thursday, January 8, 2026, starting at 11 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about the routes affected by this suspension.