One train, one story. The RER NG

New train, new vision of mobility: discover the history and progress of the deployment of the RER NG on the Ile-de-France lines.

An RER NG train in tests.

That's it: the New Generation RER is running on line E

Since 13 November 2023, the RER NG has been in service on the RER E. For the occasion, let's take a look back at the origins of this New Generation RER, a train designed to embrace the evolution of a network in full transformation.

Front of a RER NG ©train Samuel Dhote

The RER NG has arrived! A look back at an industrial adventure

The RER NG agenda

From the order to the reception of the first passengers, the journey of a train is punctuated by large and numerous stages. Discover the last steps before the commissioning of the RER NG!

The 8 (essential) steps before the commissioning of the RER NG

Before welcoming passengers, a train must pass a number of test stages. What are they for? How long do they take? Let us explain.

The RER NG identity card

All the information you need to get to know the new train on lines D and E better, all on the same page? It's the identity card of the RER NG!

Exhibition on the RER NG at Magenta and Saint-Lazare stations

The Saint-Lazare and Magenta train stations in Paris are the first to open the doors of the RER E of tomorrow. Embark!

Inside the RER NG: comfort is the key word...

- 100% accessible equipment,

- + 250 USB ports per train to charge your devices,

- A temperature adjustment system in summer and winter,

- 5 travel areas: passenger reception, bright and quiet lower and upper room, space for the comfort of wheelchair users and the single-storey end vehicle room.

The RER NG opened its doors to RER D passengers in 2024

It's finally here! Since January 18, 2024, the very first RER NG trains have arrived on line D. In total, 130 7-car trains will equip line D, in addition to 18 Regio 2N trains.

Behind the scenes of the latest tests on the RER D

Immersion! Go behind the scenes of your train. Find out how the RER NG daytime tests are carried out in real conditions on the RER D.