X'Trapolis

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

• 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. ^[2]
• 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  [ es ] – Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén (Rancagua Express  [ es ] and Nos Express  [ es ] – 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 – DART (Dublin, Ireland, Irish gauge) First train delivered in 2024, entering into revenue service in 2026. 13 units will be battery-electric. ^{[3] [4]}
• X'Trapolis 2.0 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia), expected to enter service from mid to late 2025. ^[5]

Cancelled

• X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme. ^[6] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year. ^[7]

References

1. "Commuter trains: the backbone of city life". Alstom. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
2. "New Alstom RER NG starts operation in Paris/ Île de France". Urban Transport Magazine. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
3. "Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland's DART network". Railway Technology. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
4. "DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet". DART+. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
5. "X'Trapolis 2.0 - modern trains for a modern Melbourne". Victorian Government. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
6. "Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK". Railway Gazette International . 17 September 2009.
7. "Alstom out of Thameslink bidding". Railway Gazette International . 29 October 2009.

External links

• Alstom X'Trapolis official site