X'Trapolis explained

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

Current

• X'Trapolis Duplex – Réseau Express Régional (Paris, 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 100 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) and Valparaíso Metro (Chile). Melbourne version introduced in 2002 and Valparaíso version introduced in 2005.
• – Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén (and – 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

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• X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.^[4] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.^[5]

External links

• Alstom X'Trapolis official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Commuter trains: the backbone of city life . 2022-04-11 . Alstom . en.
2. News: Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland’s DART network. 2021-12-15. Railway Technology. en-GB.
3. Web site: DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet. 2021-12-15. DART+.
4. News: Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK. Railway Gazette International. 17 September 2009.
5. News: Alstom out of Thameslink bidding. Railway Gazette International. 29 October 2009.