X'Trapolis 2.0

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.

X'Trapolis 2.0
Full-scale mock-up of the X'Trapolis 2.0 in 2023.
Interior of the X'Trapolis 2.0 mock-up in 2023.
ManufacturerAlstom
Built atBallarat
Family nameX'Trapolis
ReplacedComeng
Entered service2024–2026 (estimated)
Number under construction150 carriages (25 sets)
Formation6-car sets
Mc–Tp–M1–M2–Tp–Mc
Capacity1241 (443 seated, 798 standing)
OperatorsMetro Trains Melbourne
DepotsCraigieburn
Lines servedCraigieburn Upfield Frankston
Specifications
Train length143.35 m (470 ft 3+1116 in)
Car length
  • 24,435 mm (80 ft 2 in) (Mc)
  • 23.62 m (77 ft 5+1516 in) (Tp/M)
Width3.03 m (9 ft 11+516 in)
Height3.7 m (12 ft 1+1116 in) (excluding roof equipment)
Floor height1.17 m (3 ft 10 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction motors16
Acceleration1.2 m/s2 (3.9 ft/s2)
Deceleration
  • 1.15 m/s2 (3.8 ft/s2) (service)
  • 1.35 m/s2 (4.4 ft/s2) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Coupling systemDellner
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) broad gauge
Notes/references

The X'Trapolis 2.0 and High Capacity Metro Trains will continue replacing the ageing Comeng fleets on the Craigieburn, Frankston and Upfield lines.

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