Transilien Line N


Transilien Paris-Montparnasse is one of the sectors in the Île-de-France suburban rail network, named Transilien. The trains on this sector depart from Gare Montparnasse in the southwestern part of Paris. There are three lines in this sector, leading to Rambouillet, Dreux and Mantes-la-Jolie. The lines have a total of 117,000 passengers per weekday.

Rolling stock

As of March 2013, the following trains are operated on the line : SNCF Class Z 5300, SNCF Class BB 27300 and with voiture de banlieue à 2 niveaux coaches.
In the beginning of 2013, some Z 5300 trains are being removed from the line.

Rambouillet Line

This line according to SNCF will get from start to terminus in 1hr03mins, and operates as per this route, on the Paris–Brest railway:
This line is electrified using a 1500 V direct current.

Dreux Line

This line according to SNCF will get from start to terminus in 1hr, and operates as per this route, on the Paris–Brest railway up to Saint-Cyr, then on the :
This line is electrified using a 1500 V direct current between the Montparnasse station and the Plaisir-Grignon station, and a 25000 V alternating current elsewhere.

Mantes-la-Jolie Line

This line is electrified using a 1500 V direct current between the Montparnasse station and the Plaisir-Grignon station, and a 25000 V alternating current elsewhere.