Progress of Alstoms new Xtrapolis fleet for Ireland

Alstom has a ten-year framework agreement with Irish Rail for up to 750 new commuter rail cars as part of Dublins DART+ programme, with firm orders for 37 five-car Xtrapolis trains (including a 15-year support services contract).

Currently being manufactured at Alstoms Chorzów facility near Katowice in Poland, 31 of the ordered trains are battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) a first for Ireland while six are electric multiple units (EMUs). These new trains will deliver more capacity and decarbonisation benefits to the local community of Greater Dublin when they enter service.

Each 82-metre DART+ train will have space for 545 passengers with wide, walk-through gangways, low-level floor and an automatic retractable step to maximise accessibility for all passengers. Other features include dedicated cycle and family areas, and enhanced passenger features such as charging facilities for mobile phones helpfully placed at shoulder level as well as for e-bikes.

More information: www.alstom.com/alstom-uk-and-ireland

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