metro

Operation and maintenance contract for the new Ontario Line metro line in Toronto (1)

Transdev develops and operates automatic and conventional metro systems in major cities around the world, often in complex technical contexts or in closed environments such as airports.

The company operates both on existing networks and on projects under construction, confirming its ability to manage large-scale projects, from design to maintenance.

  • 4 countries: Ecuador, France, Brazil (in preparation), Canada (in preparation)
  • 5 metro lines.

France – CDGVAL and Lisa (Charles-de-Gaulle Airport)

 

At Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle international airport, Transdev operates two automatic metro lines: CDGVAL, in service since 2007, and Lisa, in service since 2023.

  • The CDGVAL serves five stations on a 3.6 km line linking terminals, parking lots and stations.
  • Lisa, a driverless automatic shuttle, links Terminal 1 to the CDGVAL station via a closed shuttle system (2 cabins, frequency every 2 minutes).

 

These lines operate in a constrained environment with high demands for punctuality and reliability, with a 24/7 service carrying several tens of thousands of passengers a day. Transdev is responsible for operation, maintenance and passenger service.

 

Ecuador – Quito Metro

 

In Quito, the capital of Ecuador, Transdev was chosen in 2020 to ensure the start-up and operation of the city’s metro, the world’s highest metro at 2,850 meters above sea level. With 22 km of underground track, the line will serve 15 stations with 18 6-car trains (CAF brand), with a target capacity of 400,000 passengers per day.

 

The Quito metro represents a historic milestone: it is the first heavy metro in Latin America to be operated by a European group. Transdev is committed to ensuring a transfer of skills to local teams, with the aim of gradually ramping up traffic. It is operated by Transdev in partnership with Metro Medellín (Colombia). The service has been operational since December 2023, with a first year marked by high user satisfaction and annual ridership of around 55 million passengers.

Metro Quito El Labrador

Canada – Ontario Line, Toronto (under construction)

 

In North America, Transdev is involved in one of Canada’s most emblematic projects: the future Ontario Line in Toronto.

  • Length: 15.6 km
  • Number of stations: 15
  • Frequency: every 90 seconds during rush hour
  • Capacity: 388,000 passengers per day (est.)

 

The project is being carried out as a PPP (public-private partnership) with Metrolinx. Transdev has been selected as the future operator of the line, alongside a consortium including major players in the construction and rail systems sectors (Hitachi Rail, etc.).

 

The Ontario Line is a strong response to the saturation of Toronto’s existing network, by partially doubling the historic metro line 1 and connecting neighborhoods that were previously poorly served. Transdev will contribute its expertise in automation, driverless operation and dense urban environments.

 

Brazil – São Paulo, new line 6 (under construction)

 

In Brazil, Transdev do Brasil has signed an eight-year technical assistance contract with the Concesionária Linha Universidade consortium, led by Acciona, for the future line 6 (automatic “GoA4”) of the São Paulo metro (the Orange line), due to enter service at the end of 2026 (foreseeable). This includes design, commercial studies and the first three years of operation. The Orange Line is currently the largest public-private partnership infrastructure project under development in Latin America. The line is designed to carry up to 600,000 passengers a day (est.).

The Mumbai experience

In Mumbai, 80% of workers use the metro every day. Since 2014, we have provided passengers a metro line that is reliable, safe and connected to other transport modes. We designed the Mumbai metro to complete and decongest the existing public transport system.

 

Awarded several prizes for its quality of service and innovative solutions, Line 1 of the Mumbai metro received the “Best Metro of the Year” award in 2016 from the Indian Chambers of Commerce.

SL9 in Seoul (South Korea)

The second largest metropolis in the world with a population of 25 million people, Seoul is a pioneer city for the development of public transport infrastructures and digital solutions. Since 2009, we have been operating the SL9 line that links Gangnam to Gimpo Airport in 30 minutes. We strive to provide a reliable, accessible and high quality service.