# MP 89 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MP_89 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/MP_89.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89 > Source revision: 1356907504 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Paris Metro train You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in French. (October 2020) Click [show] for important translation instructions. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must follow the LLM translation guideline, revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copy-pasting machine-translated text into the English Wikipedia. Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. 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Interior of MP 89 train In service CC: 27 March 1997–present CA: 15 October 1998–present Manufacturer GEC Alsthom Family name Metropolis Replaced MP 59, MP 73 Constructed 1992–2001 Number built CC: 312 cars (52 trainsets) CA: 126 cars (21 trainsets) Formation Line 4: 6 cars per trainset Line 6: 5 cars per trainset Capacity CC: 720 passengers, 242 seats CA: 722 passengers, 210 seats Operator RATP Line served Specifications Car body construction Aluminium Train length 5-car sets: 75 m (246 ft 1 in) 6-car sets: 90 m (295 ft 3 in) Car length 15 m (49 ft 3 in) Width 2.45 m (8 ft 0 in) Height 3.47 m (11 ft 5 in) Doors 3 pairs per side, per car Maximum speed CC: 70 km/h (43 mph) CA: 80 km/h (50 mph) Traction system GEC-Alstom GTO–VVVF Traction motors 3-phase AC induction motor type 4ELA 2848 C Power output 2,000 kW (2,700 hp) Transmission Elastic coupling, gear wheel and reduction gear wheel into the wheels Ratio : 9.113 Acceleration 4.8 km/(h⋅s) (3.0 mph/s) Deceleration 6.4 km/(h⋅s) (4.0 mph/s) (emergency brake)[1] Electric systems Guide bar, 750 V DC Current collection Contact shoes, side running on the vertical face of the guide bars Bogies Type CL449 Braking systems Electrodynamic, regenerative, disc, Coupling system Scharfenberg type Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge, with running pads for the rubber tired wheels outside of the steel rails The **MP 89** ([French](/source/French_language): ***M**étro **P**neu appel d'offres de 19**89***; English: Rubber-tyred metro ordered in 1989) is a [rubber tired](/source/Rubber-tyred_metro) variant of [electric multiple units](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) used on the [Paris Metro](/source/Paris_Metro). Designed by [Roger Tallon](/source/Roger_Tallon), two types were built by [Alstom](/source/Alstom) for service on Lines [4](/source/Paris_Metro_Line_4) and [14](/source/Paris_Metro_Line_14), and began service on [Line 6](/source/Paris_Metro_Line_6). The trains on [Line 1](/source/Paris_Metro_Line_1) were moved to Line 4 between 2011 and 2013 to replace the older [MP 59s](/source/MP_59), though only 48 trains are used for revenue service. The remaining four trains are stored either at Montrouge or Saint Ouen as operational spares. ## Description [Bogie](/source/Bogie) from an MP 89 Paris Metro rolling stock showing the two [special wheelsets](/source/Wheelset_(rail_transport)#Specialised_wheelsets) Automated station announcements of the MP 89 CC as it arrives at station Marcadet-Poissonniers The MP 89 contains many features that are equipped in both subclasses. These innovative features made the MP 89 the first of its kind on the Metro and allowed the RATP to continue to equip its lines with the modernized stock. Among many features, the MP 89 is the first class of rolling stock to include the automatic opening and closing of doors. Instead of a passenger having to pull a lever or push a button to open the door in order to enter or exit the train, all of the doors on the platform side open and close automatically. This is due to the fact that the lines using this material are predominantly underground. This feature was carried on by the [MF 01](/source/MF_01) and [MP 05](/source/MP_05) rolling stock, and was also applied to the refurbished [MF 77](/source/MF_77) trains running on [line 13](/source/Paris_Metro_Line_13). The MP 89 is also equipped with an audio and visual automatic system (AVSA **A**nnonces **V**isuelles et **S**onores **A**utomatiques) which automatically detects the positioning of the station platform (whether the platform is on the left, or on the right side of the train). This detection allows the automatic opening of the train doors on the appropriate side of the platform. The system also allows for the operation of automated station announcements. Instead of the conductor having to utilize the intercom to announce station names, the automated system does this automatically. On curved stations, this system is especially vital due to the gap between the train and the curved platform. Automated messages announce the presence of the curves. For example; if an MP 89 CC train approaches the curved station of [Barbès–Rochechouart](/source/Barb%C3%A8s%E2%80%93Rochechouart_station) on Line 4, there will be an automated announcement of the station name "Barbès–Rochechouart" just prior to the train entering the station. As the train approaches the platform and begins to slow down, a second station name announcement "Barbès–Rochechouart" is made. In the case that a platform is curved, a third announcement is made in French, English, and a third language (usually Spanish, German, Italian, or Japanese) that alerts passengers to "Please mind the gap between the train and platform". The MP 89 CA does not utilize "[mind the gap](/source/Mind_the_gap)" announcements at the present time because none of the platforms on Line 14 are curved. Another new feature of the MP 89 is the [interconnecting gangways](/source/Gangway_connection) in between cars, which was previously achieved with the prototype [BOA](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boa_(RATP)) and later the [MF 88](/source/MF_88). This is described further in the next section, because the type of gangway equipped differs between the CC ([SIG](/source/SIG_Group)-Hübner) and CA (Paulstra) versions. The gangways were subsequently improved and equipped the later MF 2000 and MP 05 stock trains. *(from [fr:MP 89](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89))*. ### Manually driven (CC) stock (Line 4 and 6) MP 89CC #46 at the St. Ouen shops Sound of the start of an MP89 CA outdoors (L14) Sound of the arrival of an MP89 CA indoors (L14) Sound of the complete journey (departure, full speed-80kph, and arrival), between St Lazare and Pont Cardinet in the Ca19, on line 14 The MP 89 CC is manually controlled by the driver and originally circulated on Line 1 from their inception in 1997 until February 2013, replacing the aging MP 59 during the course of 1997 and 2000. The first train (#01) was delivered to the RATP in 1995 and was originally without articulation. Interconnecting gangways would not be installed until the train went into passenger service in 1997. 52 6-car trains were ordered for Line 1. From 2006 to 2007, an experimental program ran on selected train-sets on an LCD passenger information system ([Dilidam](/source/Dilidam)). This system would later be adopted by the new [MP 05](/source/MP_05) automated rolling stock that now operate on Line 1 *(from [fr:MP 89](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89))*. Besides the provision of a driver's cab on the CC version of the MP 89, another key difference between the CC and CA stock is the interconnecting [gangways](/source/Corridor_connection) between trains. Most of the CC stock are equipped with reinforced gangways, which consists of solid interior panels. This was designed mainly due to fears that the curved platforms on Line 1 (such as Bastille), as well as storage of the trains within the tunnels, could cause significant damage to rubber gangways. However, some trains (#s 02, 08, 09, 13, 18, 51, and 52) have been fitted with rubber gangways since 2000, and six trains (#s 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, and 50) contain prototype gangways that were later implemented in the MF 01 stock *(from [fr:MP 89](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89))*. In 2012, train #12 was retrofitted with the MF 01 type gangways upon transfer of the train to Line 4, and in March 2014 train #01 was retrofitted. Because Line 4 is a much curvier line compared to Line 1, there were also concerns that the interconnecting gangways would become damaged from excessive wear and tear caused by the curvature of the tracks and stations. It was originally planned that all of the MP 89 CC trains would be re-fitted with the same rubber gangways as the MP 05. However, after modifying the Line 4 tracks to better suit the MP 89, the plan was cancelled.[2] ## Transfer of (CC) stock to Line 4 Beginning in April 2011, and lasting through March 2013, the MP 89 trainsets on Line 1 were gradually transferred over to Line 4. This cascading process was initiated by the full automation of Line 1, which brought on board a new class of fully automated rolling stock, the [MP 05](/source/MP_05). This in-turn, allowed the aging MP 59 trainsets on Line 4 to be retired. In April 2011 the MP 89 CC #01 was moved to Line 4, as work to fully automate Line 1 was nearing completion. The transfer of these trains to Line 4 allowed RATP to retire the MP 59 stock, which were reaching the ends of their useful lives. After various internal components (such as the automated station announcements) were updated to accommodate service on Line 4, train #01 went into service on 23 May 2011. Until September 2011 train #01 was the only MP 89CC train to operate on Line 4. On 10 September 2011 train #44 went into service, marking the second train to be transferred. As the new MP 05 rolling stock began to debut on Line 1 during November 2011, more MP 89 stock was put into service, allowing the RATP to transfer two to three trains per month. By 21 December 2012 Line 1 had reached 100% automation, though three MP 89 trains, #s 02, 46, and 50, continued to operate as supplemental trains during rush hour. As of 21 February 2013 the MP 89 are no longer used on Line 1 and the MP 05 trains are now fully controlled by the central command centre and train spacing (SAET) instead of the signaling system that guided the MP 89 trains. As of June 2013 all 52 trains have been transferred over to Line 4. However, only 48 trains are used for revenue service (just as the MP 59s were). The remaining four trains are stored at either the garage behind the Mairie de Montrouge station, or at the Saint Ouen workshop as operational spares.[3] ## Transfer of (CA) stock to Line 4 New trains of the [MP 14](/source/MP_14_(Paris_Metro)) series will replace the current fleet of Line 14, because of the extensions of the [Grand Paris Express](/source/Grand_Paris_Express) project. The current fleet of 21 MP 89 CA and 11 [MP 05](/source/MP_05) trains will transfer to the newly-automated Line 4, where it will be joined by 20 MP 14 trains to meet the current [peak vehicle requirements](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/peak_vehicle_requirement). The MP 89 CA trains entered service on Line 4 in September 2022 along with the MP 05 and MP 14 trains. ## Transfer of (CC) stock to Line 6 The 52 MP 89 CC trains that currently serve Line 4 would then be shortened from six to five cars, and transfer to Line 6 to replace the [MP 73](/source/MP_73) trains.[4] Line 6 currently has 47 [MP 73](/source/MP_73) trains, meaning that [Île-de-France Mobilités](/source/%C3%8Ele-de-France_Mobilit%C3%A9s) would be able to immediately start refurbishment on five MP 89 CC trains when they are released from service.[5] For the transfer from the line to the , there are several modifications to be made, such as: - Integrating the specific equipment kits predefined and supplied by the holder of the dedicated contract - Integrating RATP equipment, Octys (improved autopilot) and video protection systems - Replacing all the seat upholstery - Carrying out all electronic and electrical transformation operations - Renovating the ceilings - Carrying out the installation of the IDFM logos and on-board signalisation - Carrying out functional tests (in progress for 4 trainsets) For the transfer, only the technical modifications will be carried out. The aesthetic modifications and the modifications will be later. The RATP changing the 52 trainsets into 5 cars will be able to carry out the renovation of 2 or 3 trains at a time without degrading the operation of the M6, reserves included. [6] The MP 89 CC trains entered service on Line 6 in January 2023. ## Formations ### MP89 CC used trains in a 6-car formation (4M2T). As of 13 January 2024, all six-car sets were left in Saint-Ouen Depot. These trains stopped providing service on line 4 on 15 December 2023, and officially left the line 4 in June 2024. <- Pte de Clignancourt Bagneux -> Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Type T M M M M T Designation 89 S xxx (even number) 89 N1 xxx (even number) 89 N2 xxx (even number) 82 N2 xxx (odd number) 89 N1 xxx (odd number) 89 S xxx (odd number) equipement CP, SIV VVVF VVVF VVVF VVVF CP, SIV use trains in a 5-car formation (3M2T). As of 1 July 2024, 18 five-car sets are allocated to Place d’Italie depot for use on Line 6. <- Étoile Nation -> Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 Type T M M M T Designation 89 S xxx (even number) 89 N1 xxx (even number) 89 N2 xxx (even number) 82 N2 xxx (odd number) 89 S xxx (odd number) equipement CP, SIV VVVF VVVF VVVF CP, SIV The last set, which is six cars long, is unassigned. ### MP89 CA use driverless trains in a 6-car formation (4M2T). As of 4 May 2023, 21 six-car sets are allocated to Saint-Ouen Depot for use on Line 4. <- Pte de Clignancourt Bagneux -> Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Type T M M M M T Designation 89 S1 xxx (even number) 89 N1 xxx (even number) 89 N2 xxx (even number) 82 N2 xxx (odd number) 89 N1 xxx (odd number) 89 S1 xxx (odd number) equipement CP, SIV VVVF VVVF VVVF VVVF CP, SIV used driverless trains in a 6-car formation (4M2T). 24 March 2023 marked the last day of the MP89 CA on line 14, which lost its original rolling stock. <- Saint-Ouen Olympiades -> Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Type T M M M M T Designation 89 S1 xxx (even number) 89 N1 xxx (even number) 89 N2 xxx (even number) 82 N2 xxx (odd number) 89 N1 xxx (odd number) 89 S1 xxx (odd number) equipement CP, SIV VVVF VVVF VVVF VVVF CP, SIV ## Other networks A version of the [MP 89 CA](/source/MP_89_CA) has been operating on line M2 of the [Lausanne Metro](/source/Lausanne_Metro) since 2008. Designated MP 89 TL, or Be 8/8 TL internally, these are two-car trains instead of the six-car trains variant used in Paris. The [Santiago Metro](/source/Santiago_Metro) uses a forked CC version named [NS 93](/source/NS_93). These trains are essentially an upgraded version of the MP 89 trains, and operate in six and seven-car formations on the [line 5](/source/Santiago_Metro_Line_5) and eight-car formations on the [line 1](/source/Santiago_Metro_Line_1). The NS 93 is noticeably taller than the MP 89, to accommodate air conditioning. ## Gallery Wikimedia Commons has media related to [MP 89](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:MP_89). - MP 89 CA on Line 14 (2019) - Interior - MP 89 CC on Line 1 (2009) - MP 89 CC at Bastille station (2008) - MP 89CC #48 at Kléber station - Cabin of the MP 89CC ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["MP89"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160411193811/http://fbrisou.free.fr:80/RAIL21/FicheMP89.pdf) (PDF). Archived from [the original](http://fbrisou.free.fr/RAIL21/FicheMP89.pdf) (PDF) on 2016-04-11. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [M4 : Prolongement & arrivée du MP89 (French)](http://www.symbioz.net/index.php?id=101) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [M4 : Prolongement & arrivée du MP89 (French)](http://www.symbioz.net/index.php?id=101) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Le métro avec vue, entièrement revu !"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190308124826/https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/M6_brochure_modernisation_IDFM.pdf) (PDF). *Île-de-France Mobilités* (in French). Paris. 21 December 2018. Archived from [the original](https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/M6_brochure_modernisation_IDFM.pdf) (PDF) on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Conseil du 13 juillet 2016"](https://web.archive.org/web/20181026205143/https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/raa113-01.pdf) (PDF). *Recueil des actes administratifs du STIF* (in French) (113). Paris: 40–43. 26 August 2016. Archived from [the original](https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/raa113-01.pdf) (PDF) on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Services - 29503-2020 - TED Tenders Electronic Daily"](https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:029503-2020:TEXT:FR:HTML). ## External links - Media related to [MP 89](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:MP_89) at Wikimedia Commons - [TRUCK (bogie)](http://www.infovisual.info/05/050_en.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160616154008/http://infovisual.info/05/050_en.html) 2016-06-16 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) v t e Paris Metro rolling stock Current steel wheel MF 67 MF 77 MF 88 MF 01 MF 19 Current rubber tyred MP 73 MP 89 MP 05 MP 14 Former steel wheel M1 Sprague-Thomson Matériel Articulé Zébulon Boa (experimental) Former rubber tyred MP 51 (experimental) MP 55 MP 59 Planned steel wheel MR3V/MR6V MRV Others VAL See also: RER rolling stock v t e Paris transport network Metro RER Transilien Tramway Cable Bus RATP Noctilien Tvm Others CDGVAL Orlyval Montmartre Funicular Projects CDG Express Grand Paris Express Merger of Paris Metro lines 3bis and 7bis Administration IDFM RATP SNCF Optile Keolis Transdev Finance Navigo card Public transport fares in the Île-de-France Versement transport Stations List of Paris Metro stations Architecture Ghost stations Lists of railway stations RER Transilien in Paris List of tram stops --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [MP 89](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_89?action=history)). 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