X'Trapolis
The X'Trapolis (also stylized as X'TRAPOLIS) is a series of multiple units designed and built by Alstom. The trains have high floors, and are available in both single- and double-deck configurations. They are typically powered by an external electrical source, but may also be powered by batteries, hydrogen or diesel-electric power units.[1]
Models
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The X'Trapolis 100 as used in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (top) and in Valparaíso, Chile (bottom).
Current
- X'Trapolis Duplex - Réseau Express Régional (Paris, France)
- X'Trapolis 100 - Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) and Valparaíso Metro (Chile). Melbourne version introduced in 2002 and Valparaíso version introduced in 2005.
- X'Trapolis Modular - Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén (Rancagua Express and Nos Express - Santiago) (all Chile), introduced 2015. Similar to Civia units used on the Renfe Cercanías (Spain).
- X'Trapolis Mega - Metrorail (South Africa), introduced 2017.
- Transperth C-series - Transperth (Perth, Western Australia), entered service in 2023.
Future
- X'Trapolis Cityduplex (aka RER NG) - RER (Paris), expected to enter service in 2023. Set to replace the MI 2N "Eole".
- X'Trapolis 2.0 - Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia), expected to enter service in 2024.
- X'Trapolis Ireland - DART (Dublin, Ireland), expected to be delivered in 2024 and enter service in 2025. 13 units will be battery-electric.[2][3]
Cancelled
- "X'trapolis UK" - Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.[4] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.[5]
References
- "Commuter trains: the backbone of city life". Alstom. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- "Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland's DART network". Railway Technology. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- "DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet". DART+. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- "Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK". Railway Gazette International. 17 September 2009.
- "Alstom out of Thameslink bidding". Railway Gazette International. 29 October 2009.
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