C2-class Melbourne tram explained

C2-class
Manufacturer:Alstom
Factory:La Rochelle, France
Family:Citadis 302
Numberbuilt:5
Numberservice:5
Fleetnumbers:C2 5103, C2 5106, C2 5111, C2 5113, C2 5123
Depots:Southbank
Lines:Route 96
Art-Sections:5 (four articulations)
Trainlength:32517mm
Width:2.65m (08.69feet)
Height:3.27m (10.73feet)
Wheeldiameter:610– (new–worn)
Wheelbase:1.6m (05.2feet)
Weight:40t
Capacity:54/150 (seated/standing)
Acceleration:1.03m/s2
Deceleration:
  • 1.39m/s2 (Dynamic braking)
  • 1.2m/s2 (Mechanical braking)
  • 2.67m/s2 (Emergency)
[1]
Doors:10
Poweroutput:480kW
Traction Motors:4 × Alstom 4-HGA-1433 120kW[2]
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Electricsystem: (nominal) from overhead catenary
Uicclass:Bo′+2′+Bo′
Bogies:Alstom Arpège[3]

The C2-class trams are five-section Alstom Citadis 302 trams built in La Rochelle, France that operate on the Melbourne tram network. They were built for the tram network in Mulhouse, France, but being surplus to Mulhouse demands, were leased to use in Melbourne in 2008, later being purchased by the Government of Victoria. The trams operate solely on route 96.

History

In 2008, an arrangement to lease five low-floor, air-conditioned, bi-directional, five section Alstom Citadis 302 trams was brokered with Mulhouse, France, through Yarra Trams' then French parent, Transdev.[4] [5] [6] The lease agreement was $9 million for four years with shipping costs of $500,000 for each tram,[7] with the first tram arriving in Melbourne in February 2008.[8] [9] The first tram was launched on 11 June 2008, nicknamed Bumble Bee 1, with the rest following suit up to Bumble Bee 5; all entered service on route 96.[5] [10] [11]

Being surplus to the demands of Mulhouse, they were originally intended to be leased only until December 2011.[10] However, it was announced in November 2010 that the State Government was in negotiations to acquire the C2-trams, with all five subsequently purchased in 2012/13.[7] [12] [13] [14]

Prior to entering service in Melbourne, they had minor adjustments made at Preston Workshops, including improvements to the air-conditioning and modifications to the Mulhouse livery.[6] [10] [15]

Operation

C2-class trams operate on the following route:

Brunswick East to St Kilda Beach[7] [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tram Track Design . . 27 January 2023 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327162222/https://yarratrams.com.au/media/1892/infrastructure-tram-track-design.pdf . 27 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Alstom Motors Catalogue 2015 - English . . 24 June 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180627005859/http://www.alstom.com/Global/Transport/Resources/Documents/brochure2014/Alstom%20Motors%20Catalogue%202015%20-%20English.pdf . 27 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Alstom Bogies Catalogue 2015 – English . . 1 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150921232307/http://www.alstom.com/Global/Transport/Resources/Documents/brochure2014/Alstom%20Bogies%20Catalogue%202015%20-%20English.pdf?epslanguage=en-GB . 21 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Mulhouse Light Rail and Tram Train, France. railway-technology.com. 21 October 2013.
  5. First of Five French Trams Now on Melbourne Tracks. Minister for Public Transport. 11 June 2008. 21 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20110519080503/http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/8fc6e140ef55837cca256c8c00183cdc/c304d09bdc7de903ca25746500802c43%21OpenDocument. 19 May 2011. dead.
  6. Web site: Five more trams to be added to the metropolitan system. Yarra Trams. 21 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20080210182440/http://www.yarratrams.com.au/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-39/44_read-1271/. 10 February 2008. 7 February 2008.
  7. News: Lucas. Clay. Bee trams to stay, but at what price?. 21 October 2013. The Age. 13 October 2010.
  8. Web site: C2.5123. Vicsig. 21 October 2013.
  9. "Melbourne welcomes Mulhouse tram" Railway Gazette International March 2008 p. 127
  10. News: Yarra Trams introduces Plan Bee. 21 October 2013. The Age. 18 June 2008.
  11. http://www.yarratrams.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/our-fleet/c2-class/ C2-Class
  12. "Mulhouse trams to stay in Melbourne" Trolley Wire issue 323 November 2010 p. 19
  13. Web site: Tram Procurement Program. Public Transport Victoria. 21 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130513161451/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/projects/trams/tram-procurement-program/. 13 May 2013.
  14. Web site: Public Transport Victoria Annual Report 2012 – 13. Public Transport Victoria. 1 January 2014. 13. 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192722/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV/PTV%20docs/AnnualReport/Annual-Report-2012-13.pdf. 2 January 2014. dead.
  15. Web site: C2 Class. Vicsig. 6 December 2013.

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