X'Trapolis

X'Trapolis

X'Trapolis

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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

The X'Trapolis 100 as used in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (top) and in Valparaíso, Chile (bottom).

Current

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  • X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.[4] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.[5]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

  1. [1]
    "Commuter trains: the backbone of city life". Alstom. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland's DART network". Railway Technology. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  3. [3]
    "DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet". DART+. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK". Railway Gazette International. 17 September 2009.
  5. [5]
    "Alstom out of Thameslink bidding". Railway Gazette International. 29 October 2009.
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