MP 05
| Company type | Electric multiple unit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | RATP |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Rubber-tyred metro trains |
| Owner | RATP |
| Parent | Alstom |
The MP 05 (; ) is a rubber-tyred metro electric multiple unit designed for driverless operation, commissioned by the RATP in 2005 for deployment on the Paris Métro. The initial batch of 49 trainsets was intended to replace the older MP 89 models on Paris Métro Line 1, facilitating full automation of the line. Subsequently, an additional 18 units were procured by 2017 to enhance service frequency on Paris Métro Line 14 and to support its northern extension towards Mairie de Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis. The entire MP 05 series was produced by Alstom.
These trains represent the second generation within the Paris Métro fleet to incorporate air-conditioning systems, following the earlier introduction of the MF 01 stock.
Line 1 Automation Project
Following the successful implementation of fully automated operations on Paris Métro Line 14 during the early 2000s, RATP aimed to extend automation to other lines to boost operational efficiency and maintain Paris's forefront position in railway technology. Automation also sought to improve service reliability during labor disruptions.
Priority was given to automating Line 1, which experiences heavy daily ridership from commuters and tourists alike. Since the existing MP 89 CC trains were not equipped for automation, RATP opted to replace them entirely rather than retrofit. The displaced MP 89 units were then reassigned to modernize Line 4, replacing the outdated MP 59 rolling stock.
On 23 October 2015, Alstom and RATP celebrated the delivery of the final MP 05 trainset, marking the completion of production with a total of 67 units.
Active Lines
The MP 05 trains operate in six-car configurations (4M2T). As of February 2024, there are 56 six-car sets (numbered 501 to 556) based at Fontenay depot servicing Line 1.
<- La Defense Ch. de Vincennes ->
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| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | S | N | N | N | N | S |
| Designation | S1 RA 5xx | N1 RA 5xx | N2 RA 5xx | N3 RA 5xx | N4 RA 5xx | S2 RA 5xx |
Similarly, these trains are configured in six-car sets (4M2T) on another line. As of February 2023, eleven six-car formations are assigned to Saint-Ouen depot serving Line 4.
<- Pte de Clignancourt Bagneux ->
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| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | S | N | N | N | N | S |
| Designation | S1 RB 5xx | N1 RB 5xx | N2 RB 5xx | N3 RB 5xx | N4 RB 5xx | S2 RB 5xx |
The same six-car (4M2T) configuration is used on this line as well.
Previous Deployment
Prior to its closure in 2023, fourteen six-car trainsets were stationed at Saint-Ouen and Olympiades depots for operation on Line 14.
<- Saint-Ouen Olympiades ->
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| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | S | N | N | N | N | S |
| Designation | S1 RC 5xx | N1 RC 5xx | N2 RC 5xx | N3 RC 5xx | N4 RC 5xx | S2 RC 5xx |
- N: motorized car without driver’s cabin
- S: end car, either with or without driver’s cabin, non-motorized
Relocation of Line 14 Trains to Line 4 (2022)
Beginning around 2020, the deployment of next-generation MP 14 trains in eight-car sets started to phase out MP 89CA and MP 05 units on Line 14. This transition facilitated the reassignment of older rolling stock to other routes such as Lines 1 and 4.
As of January 2022, with ongoing deliveries of MP 14 trains, all MP 05 trainsets previously operating on Line 14 were scheduled for transfer to Line 4. On this line, they run alongside MP 89CA units and certain six-car MP 14 sets. The trains being relocated receive a fresh coat in the Île-de-France Mobilités white and blue color scheme. The MP 05 trains officially commenced service on Line 4 in September 2022, complementing the existing MP 89 and MP 14 fleets.
Design and Interior
While the exterior of the MP 05 trains resembles that of the MP 89CA models, they are distinguished by brighter LED headlights. Internally, their layout is consistent with the MP 89 design but features updated color schemes: off-white replaces previous blue and gray tones, floors are finished in brick red, and seats showcase a rainbow motif created by designer Yo Kaminagai.
These units represent the first production series fitted with the Dilidam multimedia system, which was initially trialed on an MF 01 trainset, as well as integrated security cameras. Additionally, they are the first rubber-tyred metro trains equipped with roof-mounted air conditioning units delivering a cooling capacity of 11 kW. Most of the fleet includes rubber interconnecting gangways similar to those found on MP 89CA trains; however, from train number 533 onward, MF 01-style gangways have been implemented.
Technical Details
The MP 05's technical characteristics largely mirror those of the MP 89 but incorporate modern enhancements such as an upgraded electrical system, multimedia integration, and climate control features. Its traction system is identical to that used on the MF 01, resulting in reduced noise emissions due to improved transmission components.
- Length:
- Width:
- Height:
- Configuration: S+N+N+N+N+S
- Seating: 144 fixed seats plus 72 folding seats
- Standing capacity: 578 passengers (calculated at four per )
- Doors: Three automatic doors per car
- Powertrain: Six induction motors (one per bogie)
- Top speed:
- Acceleration from start: