Question 16570 — rail transport

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Ms. Alix Fruchon draws the attention of the Minister of Transport to the DRAISY project, an electric light train operating 100% on batteries, developed by a consortium bringing together the SNCF, the industrial company Lohr, the Stations-e company and the Railenium technological research institute. This innovative project aims to offer a low-carbon mobility solution adapted to the region's fine service lines, particularly in rural areas where the need for opening up remains significant. DRAISY, with a capacity of 80 passengers including 30 seats, was designed to restore the attractiveness of “small” railway lines, thanks to more flexible operation and reduced costs. Its experimentation is currently planned from 2027 on a pilot line located in the Grand Est region, before a launch on the market announced for 2028. The Centre-Val de region Loire and more particularly the Indre department also have fine service lines whose maintenance and development constitute a major challenge for daily mobility, access to public services, economic attractiveness and the ecological transition of rural areas. Also, she would like to know if the Government plans to open the experimental phase of the DRAISY system to other regions before its placed on the market and whether the Centre-Val de Loire region, particularly the Indre department, could be selected to host additional trials or experiments. Finally, she asks what steps the local authorities concerned could take in order to apply for such an experimental system and, if it is effective, to anticipate the regeneration of lines making it possible to use the future trains from the DRAISY system.

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