Grand Paris Line 18 Metro: Inside the Trains Revealed

Île-de-France Mobilités today unveils the interiors of the future Line 18 of the metro, connecting Orly Airport to Versailles-Chantiers.

The Île-de-France Mobilités company, which oversees Parisian transportation, is revealing the interior of the new Line 18, scheduled to open in 2026. Expect comfortable interiors, accessible for travelers with reduced mobility, along with USB charging stations and larger train cars. There’s not much more you could ask from a metro train.

Line 18 is part of the Grand Paris Express project, a bold initiative by the metropolis to improve mobility within the capital and its surroundings. It will connect certain suburbs outside Paris, providing links to RER and Transilien networks, enabling travelers to move freely across the network.

What does the interior of the future metro look like?

The exterior design of the metro was already aligned with one of Alstom’s proposals in 2021. Now, the interior of the Line 18 trains promises to impress you even more.

Passenger comfort, connectivity, and accessibility to the greatest number are the proud priorities of Île-de-France Mobilités. The company is financing the entire project.

Some examples of innovations on the future Line 18, which will be partially operational by 2026, include:

• Spacious interiors with a “panoramic view” for passengers;
• Lighting that adapts to natural light to maintain travelers’ circadian rhythm;
• Train cars capable of accommodating over 350 people;
• Connected screens providing real-time information such as traffic conditions, upcoming stops, connections, and estimated travel time;
• Full-height access to trains for all travelers;
• Designated spaces for wheelchair users (PRM) available in each car.

More innovations are available via this link to the Île-de-France Mobilités website.

Which cities are served by this new Line 18?

In 2026, the stops listed below will be served by the new metro line between Massy and St Aubin:

• Massy-Palaiseau
• Palaiseau
• Orsay – Gif
• CEA Saint-Aubin

In 2027, the line will be extended in the opposite direction to connect Massy and Orly, adding the following stops:

• Massy Opéra
• Antonypole
• Orly Airport

Finally, by 2030, Line 18 will be complete with the addition of three new stops:

• Saint-Quentin East
• Satory
• Versailles Chantiers

You can find all information and the key points about this new Line 18 on the Grand Paris Express site.

Also read: Île-de-France: New Express Buses for the Francilians?