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The RATP is changing the rules in the subway to reduce delays!

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The Editor

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We all know that the Paris metro is often associated with hell, and that’s thanks to two main factors: overcrowding and, more importantly, constant delays on most of the lines. Luckily, this new regulation from RATP could really make a difference!

In January 2025, we shared an absolutely horrifying statistic: since 2019, the number of forgotten luggage in public transport has increased by 260%. What really hurts is that not only do these repeated abandonments raise questions about the mental health of Parisians, but they also cause extremely frequent traffic disruptions so security teams can check for potential bombs. Thankfully, the RATP, recognizing the severity (and especially the inconvenience) of the situation, has decided to take matters into their own hands.


A welcome change in procedure

Before sharing the upheaval that all metro users might soon experience, here's a quick reminder about the current situation. Today, in case of a forgotten suitcase is found, a train must be completely evacuated and stationed at the station while waiting for the arrival of bomb disposal experts, leading to major traffic disruptions until everything is resolved and the affected car can continue its journey.

However, starting on January 1st (which is just tomorrow!), things will change. According to the latest instructions received by the agents of the Paris transport authority, from the new year onward, the affected trains will be sent directly to storage tracks, allowing other trains to pass. And if the suspicious package is found on the platform, the metros will continue to operate, without stopping, simply put.


A decision sparking controversy

While some welcome this new measure, which will likely significantly reduce disruptions, others highlight the absurd and above all dangerous aspects of such a system. At the same time, we must acknowledge that if a bag on a platform contains...

It's a bomb, whether the metro is at a standstill or moving, the damage will be the same. However, this decision was made after a long discussion with the police and firefighters. We'll have to see if, in reality, it changes anything about the punctuality issues for Parisians!