X'Trapolis
The 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.
Models
Current
- X'Trapolis Duplex – Réseau Express Régional
- * Locally designated MI 2N;
- ** "Altéo" for line A, introduced 1997.
- ** "Éole" 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 – RER, introduced 2023.
- X'Trapolis 100 – Metro Trains Melbourne and Valparaíso Metro. Melbourne version introduced in 2002 and Valparaíso version introduced in 2005.
- X'Trapolis Modular – Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén, introduced 2015. Similar to Civia units used on the Renfe Cercanías.
- X'Trapolis Mega – Metrorail, introduced 2017.
- Transperth C-series – Transperth, introduced 2024.
- X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak for Tren Maya
Future
- X'Trapolis Ireland – DART First train delivered in 2024, entering into revenue service in 2027. 13 units, to be battery-electric.
- X'Trapolis 2.0 – Metro Trains Melbourne, expected to enter service from early 2026.
- Tuhono - Metlink, ordered September 8, 2025. 18 units, to be battery-electric, for use on outer suburban lines; to enter revenue service in 2030.
Cancelled
- X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme. Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.
Manufacturing locations of X'Trapolis trains
Europe
Barcelona, Spain
Production of the 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. They will be used on the operator's DART+ network in the Greater Dublin area.The first fully assembled 90000 Class unit was unveiled on November 13, 2024.
La Rochelle, France
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.Savigliano, Italy
Italian trains were assembled in Savigliano, Italy.Valenciennes and Crespin, France
Production of the MI 2N, MI 09, and RER NG took place at the factories in Valenciennes and Crespin.Americas
Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico
Production of 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. The first two X'Trapolis Mega bodyshells were assembled at the São Paulo facility in May 2015 with the first São Paulo-built unit delivered in December of that year.Africa
Dunnottar, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
The remaining 580 of the 600 X'Trapolis Mega for PRASA units are being produced by Gibela in Dunnottar, itself part of the Greater Johannesburg area where the X'Trapolis Mega models are used.The first Dunnottar-assembled trains were assembled in April 2019, with the 100th train assembled there being delivered in July 2022.
Asia/Oceania
Ballarat, Australia
Final assembly of Melbourne'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.