Hitachi Rail and EASIER are supporting Île-de-France Mobilités in a major step forward in the development of the region’s transport network with the opening of Câble 1, the first urban cable car in the Île-de-France region, connecting Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges (Val-de-Marne). This 4.5 km aerial link connects the two ends of the route in 18 minutes, instead of 40 by bus.
- Hitachi Rail is supplying the ticketing solution, made up of ticket machine, a back office information system and maintenance.
EASIER is supplying around 60 ticket gates - The innovative ticketing equipment has been specially adapted to ensure accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
- This major project anchors Hitachi Rail in sustainable mobility in the Île-de-France region
Créteil, 8 January 2026 – Hitachi Rail and EASIER are working alongside Île-de-France Mobilités to deliver Cable 1. Hitachi Rail will supply the entire ticketing system, and EASIER will supply around 60 access gates spread across the line’s five stations.
A comprehensive, integrated ticketing solution designed for fluidity and accessibility
The solution provided by Hitachi Rail includes ticket vending machines linked to a back office connected to the Île-de-France Mobilités information system, as well as validation gates designed by EASIER, a brand of the IER Group (Bolloré Group) and Hitachi Rail’s supplier for the project. The company is also responsible for the complete integration of the entire system to ensure a smooth and secure travel experience. Particular attention has been paid to the adaptability of the equipment dedicated to people with reduced mobility, in order to guarantee equal access for all passengers
A technological extension of the Grand Paris Express
The ticketing solution deployed on Cable 1 is a continuation of the system already supplied by Hitachi Rail to the Société des grands projets (SGP) for the new metro lines (15, 16, 17 and 18). This technological consistency facilitates maintenance and improves interoperability within the Île-de-France region. This project therefore represents a major new step in Hitachi Rail’s establishment as a lead in sustainable mobility in Île-de-France.
More sustainable mobility for Val-de-Marne
By offering a fast and regular alternative to private cars, Câble 1 is fully in line with Île-de-France Mobilités’ sustainable mobility objectives: reducing road congestion, cutting pollutant emissions and improving the quality of daily life.
«The Câble 1 project represents a major step forward for more sustainable mobility in the south-east of the
Paris region. We are contributing to this innovative infrastructure by providing a reliable ticketing system
that is accessible to all and designed to simplify the passenger experience. »
Yves Baumgartner
Vice-President Revenue
Collection Systems at Hitachi Rail
« The launch of this very first cable car in the Paris region is a major turning point in terms of urban mobility.
We are fortunate to be working with Hitachi Rail on various projects: our complementary expertise and
know-how give us a legitimacy that is reflected in the equipment we supply to numerous sites, such as the
iconic Cable 1 »
Alain Combette
Sales Director at EASIER
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to supporting the transition to sustainable mobility and places collaboration with its customers at the heart of its strategy to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community benefit from more connected, seamless and environmentally friendly transport
With revenues exceeding £6 billion and 24,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to the world’s leading transport operators. The company has a global footprint, but its approach remains local, based on developing talent and investing in people and communities.
Its international skills and expertise cover the entire urban, interurban and freight rail ecosystem – from the design, manufacture and maintenance of high-quality rolling stock to secure digital signalling, intelligent operation and payment systems
Famous for Japan’s iconic high-speed train (the Shinkansen) and the ETR 1000 in Europe (Frecciarossa), Hitachi Rail draws on the digital and artificial intelligence expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies
For more information, visit hitachirail.com
About EASIER
EASIER, a brand combining the expertise of IER and Automatic Systems within the Bolloré Group, designs and manufactures smart equipment for transport infrastructure and public institutions. EASIER’s self-service equipment (motorised gates, ticket machines, check-in kiosks, postal machines, etc.) is all state-of-the-art and incorporates a wide range of functions, from uniqueness detection to biometrics, to secure, facilitate and accelerate the flow of people. Every day, EASIER solutions support hundreds of millions of passengers and users in the underground, railway stations, post offices, CNAM centres and airports.
For more information : www.ier.com/easier
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