X'Trapolis 2.0
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The X'Trapolis 2.0 is a series of electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to be used for Metro Trains Melbourne, part of Alstom's X'Trapolis family. The trains are set to enter service between 2024 and 2026.
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X'Trapolis 2.0 | |
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Manufacturer | Alstom |
Built at | Ballarat |
Family name | X'Trapolis |
Replaced | Comeng |
Entered service | 2024–2026 (estimated)[1][2] |
Number under construction | 150 carriages (25 sets) |
Formation | 6-car sets Mc–Tp–M1–M2–Tp–Mc |
Capacity | 1241 (443 seated, 798 standing) |
Operators | Metro Trains Melbourne |
Depots | Craigieburn |
Lines served | Craigieburn Upfield Frankston |
Specifications | |
Train length | 143.35 m (470 ft 3+11⁄16 in) |
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Width | 3.03 m (9 ft 11+5⁄16 in) |
Height | 3.7 m (12 ft 1+11⁄16 in) (excluding roof equipment) |
Floor height | 1.17 m (3 ft 10 in) |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Traction motors | 16 |
Acceleration | 1.2 m/s2 (3.9 ft/s2) |
Deceleration |
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Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
Coupling system | Dellner[3] |
Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) broad gauge |
Notes/references | |
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The X'Trapolis 2.0 and High Capacity Metro Trains will continue replacing the ageing Comeng fleets on the Craigieburn, Frankston and Upfield lines.