X'Trapolis
Appearance
The X'Trapolis (also stylized as X'TRAPOLIS) is a series of multiple unit trains 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
[edit]Current
[edit]- 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), introduced 2024.
- X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak for Tren Maya (Mexico)
Future
[edit]- 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
[edit]- X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.[4] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.[5]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
[edit]- ^ "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.