What does RATP stand for?

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The RATP Group (French: Groupe RATP), also known as the RATP or Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (English: Autonomous Parisian Transportation Administration), is a state-owned public transport operator and maintainer headquartered in Paris, France.

What is RER transportation?

The Réseau Express Régional (English: Regional Express Network), commonly abbreviated RER (French pronunciation: ​[ɛʁ. ə. ɛʁ]), is a hybrid commuter rail and rapid transit system serving Paris and its suburbs. It acts as a combined city-centre underground rail system and suburbs-to-city-centre commuter rail.

What is transilien in Paris?

Transilien (pronounced [tʁɑ̃siljɛ̃]) is the brand name given to the commuter rail network serving Île-de-France, the region surrounding and including the city of Paris. The name “Transilien” is a derivative of Francilien, the demonym for people living in Île-de-France.

What is the difference between RER and Metro?

The Metro can be the quickest and easiest way to travel short distances, but for longer distances, the RER is faster. On the Metro, trains are very frequent so you won’t have to wait long.

How is RATP funded?

RATP will receive a profit share based on the level of passenger revenue and ticket sales. RATP has also committed to controlling its operating costs and improving economic efficiency. The contract provides €57m for improving the ventilation of the RATP metro network.

What is the RER train in Paris?

Réseau Express Régional
The Paris RER is a regional train transport system connecting the center to its surrounding suburbs. RER stands for Réseau Express Régional. The RER also complements the Paris Metro, giving Parisians and tourists a larger transport network in the centre of Paris.

What is RER measured in?

Respiratory Exchange Ratio
The Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) is defined as VCO2 produced divided by VO2 consumed (where V is Volume). Accordingly, when performing these measurements, precise determination of inspired and expired volumes plus accurate gas concentration level recording is required.

How do you use RER?

Riding RER trains Insert your ticket into the slot with the magnetic side down. After you’ve gone through the turnstile, retrieve your ticket (which will be ejected by a slot on top of the divider). Keep the ticket with you, since you’ll need it to exit through the turnstiles at your destination.

Can I use metro ticket on RER?

Paris RER Tickets When taking a RER train strictly within central Paris Zone 1 (visible in the first RER Map), you can use basic Paris Metro tickets for travel on the RER. Paris RER ticket prices are determined station to station for travel beyond Zone 1 and range from 1.90€ to upwards of 12.10€.