Melbourne
| Alstom X'Trapolis 100 (Melbourne) | |
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First order X'Trapolis train in the Metro Trains Melbourne livery |
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2nd generation X'Trapolis interior |
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| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Built at | La Rochelle, France (complete first 10 units), La Rochelle, France (bodyshells for unit 11 onwards), and Alstom Ballarat, Australia (final assembly and fitout) |
| Replaced | 'Hitachi/Silvers' |
| Constructed | 2002 - 2004, 2009 - current |
| Entered service | 2002 - current |
| Number under construction | 10 |
| Number built | 138 3-car trains |
| Number in service | 138 |
| Formation | Currently one or two 3-car sets (motor-trailer-motor) |
| Fleet numbers | 851M-1626T-852M through 965M-1683T-966M, 1M-1301T-2M through 159M-1380T-160M |
| Capacity |
264 seated, 133 standing per 3-car unit |
| Depot(s) | Epping, Bayswater, Craigieburn and Newport Workshops |
| Line(s) served | South Morang, Hurstbridge, Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Glen Waverley |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 24.46m (Motor car), 22.75 (Trailer car) |
| Width | 3050mm |
| Height | 4210mm |
| Articulated sections | Between all carriages in unit |
| Maximum speed | Max 130 km/h (81 mph) by design, 90 km/h (56 mph) allowed due to technical issues. |
| Weight | 43 tonnes (Motor car), 35 tonnes (Trailer car) |
| Traction system | 4 x Alstom 4ECA 1836 (per motor car) |
| Electric system(s) | 1500V DC or 3000V DC overhead |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge |
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