X'Trapolis
{{Short description|Series of multiple unit trains}}
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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.{{Cite web |title=Commuter trains: the backbone of city life |url=https://www.alstom.com/solutions/rolling-stock/commuter-trains-backbone-city-life |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Alstom |language=en}}
Models
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= Current =
- X'Trapolis Duplex – Réseau Express Régional (Paris and Île-de-France, France)
- Locally designated MI 2N;
- "Altéo" for line A, introduced 1997.
- "Eole" for line E, introduced 1998. Soon to be replaced by the X'Trapolis Cityduplex.
- Locally designated MI 09 for line A, introduced 2011.
- X'Trapolis Cityduplex (aka RER NG) – RER (Paris/Île-de-France), introduced 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=New Alstom RER NG starts operation in Paris/ Île de France |url=https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/new-rer-ng-from-alstom-starts-operation-in-paris-ile-de-france/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Urban Transport Magazine |language=en-US}}
- X'Trapolis 100 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) and Valparaíso Metro (Chile). Melbourne version introduced in 2002 and Valparaíso version introduced in 2005.
- {{ill|X'Trapolis Modular|es|X'Trapolis Modular}} – Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén ({{ill|Rancagua Express|es|Tren Rancagua-Estación Central}} and {{ill|Nos Express|es|Tren Nos-Estación Central}} – Santiago, 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, Australia), introduced 2024.
- X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak for Tren Maya (Mexico)
= Future =
- X'Trapolis Ireland (IÉ 90000 Class) – DART (Dublin, Ireland, Irish gauge) First train delivered in 2024, entering into revenue service in 2026. 13 units will be battery-electric.{{Cite news |title=Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland’s DART network |url=https://www.railway-technology.com/news/alstom-ireland-dart-network/ |access-date=2021-12-15 |work=Railway Technology |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet |url=https://www.dartplus.ie/en-ie/news/2021/iarnrod-eireann-sign-contract-for-largest-and-most-sustainable-fleet-in-irish-public-transport-histo |access-date=2021-12-15 |website=DART+}}
- X'Trapolis 2.0 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia), expected to enter service from mid to late 2025.{{Cite web |url=https://www.vic.gov.au/xtrapolis-modern-trains-modern-melbourne |title=X'Trapolis 2.0 - modern trains for a modern Melbourne |access-date=16 December 2024 |website=Victorian Government |language=en}}
= <!--Withdrawn/-->Cancelled =
- X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.{{cite news|title=Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK|url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/alstom-unveils-xtrapolis-uk/34424.article|work=Railway Gazette International|date=17 September 2009}} Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.{{cite news|title=Alstom out of Thameslink bidding|url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/alstom-out-of-thameslink-bidding/34485.article|work=Railway Gazette International|date=29 October 2009}}
Manufacturing locations of X'Trapolis trains
=Europe=
==Barcelona, Spain==
Production of the {{ill|X'Trapolis Modular|es|X'Trapolis Modular}} for Chile took place in Barcelona from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2021 to 2022.
==Česká Lípa, Czech Republic==
The bodyshells for the RER NG are produced in Česká Lípa.
==Katowice, Poland==
Production for Irish Rail's 90000 Class units started in 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.theliberty.ie/2024/11/23/first-new-dart-train-assembled-in-inchicore/|title=First new DART train assembled in Inchicore|last=Ryan |first=Edward |date=November 23, 2024|website=The Liberty}} They will be used on the operator's DART+ network in the Greater Dublin area.
==La Rochelle, France==
X'Trapolis 100 assembly took place in La Rochelle. Valparaíso's units were all made in the La Rochelle factory while Melbourne's units had their final assembly in Ballarat.
==Valenciennes and Crespin, France==
=Americas=
==Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico==
All X'trapolis units for Tren Maya happened at the Ciudad Sahagún site.
==São Paulo, Brazil==
The first 20 units of the X'Trapolis Mega for Metrorail were manufactured in São Paulo.
=Africa=
==Dunnottar, South Africa==
The remaining 580 of the 600 X'Trapolis Mega units are being produced by Gibesa in Dunnottar, a town outside of Nigel, South Africa.
=Asia/Oceania=
==Ballarat, Australia==
Finall assembly of Melborune's X'Trapolis 100 units took place in Ballarat unlike in La Rochelle where full assembly of Valparaíso's units took place.
Full assembly of the X'Trapolis 2.0 takes place in the Ballarat North Workshops. The first unit was completed in November 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/first-xtrapolis-2-0-train-rolls-off-ballarat-production-line/|title=First X’Trapolis 2.0 train rolls off Ballarat production line|last=B. |first=Kate |date=November 19, 2024|website=Australian Manufacturing}}
==Victoria, Australia==
Transperth's C-series trains are constructed in Victoria.
References
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External links
- [https://www.alstom.com/solutions/rolling-stock/xtrapolis-range-flexible-and-modular-suburban-trains Alstom X'Trapolis official site]
Category:Alstom multiple units
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