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Breathing Easier on Paris' RER A
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Breathing Easier on Paris' RER A

On the RER A, the busiest line in the Paris region, RATP is taking steps to improve air quality with Green Friction.

Developed by Wabtec, this innovative braking solution helps significantly reduce particulate emissions, making a real difference in underground and closed environments where it matters most.

In this video, RATP and Wabtec share insights from a live deployment, alongside perspectives from a few of the 310 million passengers experiencing the impact firsthand.

Watch above to learn more about this partnership and see how we’re helping make urban rail cleaner, more reliable, and more sustainable for everyone

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