Île-de-France Mobilités has placed the first fully refurbished AGC (Autorail à Grande Capacité) trainset into service on the Meaux–La Ferté-Milon branch of Transilien Line P.
The refurbishment is being carried out by SNCF Voyageurs’ rolling stock division, with support from its subsidiary MASTERIS, at the Nevers-Languedoc Technicentre under the OPTER project. The modernised AGC fleet complements the 50 Francilien EMUs already operating on Line P and forms part of Île-de-France Mobilités’ wider rolling stock renewal programme.
Technical overhaul and modernisation
The mid-life programme involves a comprehensive overhaul of each trainset after approximately 20 years of service, extending operational life by a further 15 to 20 years. Works include structural corrosion protection, restoration of watertightness, refurbishment of traction systems, and upgrades to interior fittings such as windows, sanitary facilities, driver’s cabs and seating.
Safety and operational systems have also been updated, including new video surveillance, rear-view cameras and improved door-closing visualisation. The trains receive a new exterior livery in Île-de-France Mobilités colours and redesigned interior layouts.
Passenger comfort and accessibility improvements
The refurbished AGC units feature new seating and floor coverings, LED lighting, bicycle spaces and enhanced thermal insulation. Accessibility upgrades include tactile paving at door thresholds, raised and high-contrast door and toilet buttons for visually impaired passengers, and intercom systems for wheelchair users.
Environmental performance has been improved through the use of athermal window coatings and new air-conditioning refrigerants. The trains are also equipped with digital connectivity features aligned with the “connected train” concept.
Programme context
The 12 AGC trainsets were originally delivered between 2008 and 2010 and are dedicated to the Meaux–La Ferté-Milon branch. The renovation programme is funded and managed by Île-de-France Mobilités as part of its broader investment plan to introduce or refurbish 1,550 trains, metros, trams and RER vehicles across the region’s public transport network.
Transilien services operated by SNCF Voyageurs carry approximately 3.3 million passengers daily across 16 lines in the Île-de-France region, making it one of the busiest suburban rail networks worldwide.
