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

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on January 27, 2026 at 12:50 p.m. · Published on March 16, 2023 at 08:32 a.m.
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.

While service disruptions are scheduled this summer across various Parisian and Île-de-France public transport lines—such as the Metro Line 8, the Line 12, and the RER A—the RATP has also announced upcoming renovation work on several lines, including the historic Line 13, which is celebrating its 112th anniversary today.

With the arrival of the new MF19 trains, the RATP is set to carry out a series of upgrades. The goal? To "adjust the line to accommodate these new rolling stock." What does this mean in practice? The iconic sky-blue line of the Paris metro will be partially closed on the branch heading toward Asnières-Gennevilliers - Les Courtilles for two consecutive days this winter.

Specifically, train services on Line 13 will be and Asnières-Gennevilliers - Les Courtilles on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Brochant, Porte de Clichy, Mairie de Clichy, Gabriel Péri, Les Agnettes and Asnières-Gennevilliers - Les Courtilles stations will be inaccessible and closed to passengers for the duration of the work.

During this partial closure of line 13, trains will only run to Saint-Denis - Université from La Fourche station.

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During this weekend of maintenance work, commuters are advised to take alternative routes. If you're heading from Saint-Lazare to Porte de Clichy, it’s recommended to use Line 14. Alternatively, buses are available, with lines N°54, N°74, and N°140 serving the area.

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