Société du Grand Paris awarded a 50-50 consortium of Colas Rail and Eiffage Énergie Systèmes a EUR 26 million traction equipment contract for the GPE Line 18.
The contract includes execution and synthesis studies, equipment provision, installation and connection works, testing and commissioning. It also incorporates project management, internal and external coordination, interface processing, staff training and the supply of spare parts.
Equipment provided includes traction distribution facilities for an operating centre, 15 rectification substations, 7 switching substations, 2 traction control installations and 140 km of traction cabling. This will supply power to trains on Line 18 via a third rail and related automated safety systems.
“Securing this contract consolidates our presence in the Grand Paris infrastructure ‘systems’ market, by contributing our expertise in traction energy and safety automation,” Olivier Miens, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Eiffage Énergie Systèmes said.
The design phase began in January 2022. Initial works will start by mid-2023, proceeding in three stages between 2023 and 2027 to allow phased commissioning until 2030.
The consortium is also tasked with promoting access to employment through this project. At least 10% of working time will therefore be dedicated for people facing exclusion from employment, with the aim of enhancing access to employment. In addition, a minimum 20% of the works and systems budget will be allocated to very small, small and medium-sized businesses.
The GPE Line 18 is a major link in the Grand Paris Express network extending 35 km between Orly Airport and Versailles‑Chantiers station serving the south west most strategic hubs of Paris. 21 km will be underground with seven stations while 14 km of elevated sections will benefit three elevated stations crossing Plateau de Saclay. The line will be put into service from 2026 between the Massy – Palaiseau and CEA Saint-Aubin stations. Then in 2027 between Massy – Palaiseau and Orly Airport, and 2030 between CEA Saint-Aubin and Versailles Chantiers.
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