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Commuters in Paris should prepare for travel disruptions as Metro Line 7bis, one of the capital’s two “bis” lines in the northeast, begins a full closure starting Monday, November 9, 2026. The interruption is part of a comprehensive modernization project led by RATP to upgrade infrastructure for the arrival of next-generation trains.
Modernization to accommodate new MF19 fleet
The week-long closure, which runs until Friday, November 13, 2026, will see all eight stations on Line 7bis inaccessible to passengers. To mitigate the impact on daily travel, RATP has announced that replacement buses will be deployed to serve the entire route of the line during this period.
This work is essential for the transition from the current MF88 rolling stock, which has been in service since 1992, to the modern MF19 trainsets. These new trains are scheduled to fully enter service on the line starting December 14, 2026.
Upcoming service interruptions
In addition to the current week-long closure, RATP has scheduled three further service disruptions before the end of the year to complete the transition:
- November 19, 2026: Closure starting at 10:00 PM
- December 3, 2026: Closure starting at 10:00 PM
- December 13, 2026: Full-day closure
A broader upgrade for the Paris network
The MF19 deployment is a major technological leap for the RATP network. Following its initial introduction on Line 10 in October 2025, the rollout will continue across several other lines between 2027 and 2033, including lines 3bis, 13, 12, 8, 3, and 7.
RATP highlights that the new trains will offer significant improvements for passengers, including enhanced acoustic insulation, more comfortable seating, easier circulation within the carriages, modernized lighting, and enriched passenger information systems. These upgrades have already been positively received on lines where the MF19 has already been deployed.
Passengers are advised to check the RATP website or mobile application for real-time traffic updates and detailed bus schedules during the closure period.
Source: actu.fr
