Alstom’s X’trapolis Cityduo for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn: Rail Advancements

Alstom’s X’trapolis Cityduo EMUs are revolutionizing the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn. This €600 million project boosts capacity and reliability.

Alstom’s X’trapolis Cityduo for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn: Rail Advancements
July 14, 2016 4:00 am
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Introduction

In May 2017, Alstom announced it had been awarded a contract by the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) to supply 433 of its new generation of X’trapolis Cityduo electric multiple units (EMUs) for the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn network in Germany.

Contract Details

The contract, valued at approximately €600 million, includes options for a further 460 trains. The first trains are scheduled for delivery in December 2018, with the last to be delivered by the end of 2020. Alstom will also provide maintenance services for the trains for a period of up to 32 years.

Technical Specifications

The X’trapolis Cityduo EMUs are designed to operate at a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Each trainset will consist of two to four cars, with a total length of up to 75 meters. The trains will be equipped with a modern passenger information system and will comply with the latest European safety standards. The trains will be based on the design of the X’Trapolis platform, already in service in several European countries.

Project Scope

The new trains are intended to enhance the capacity and reliability of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn network, which serves the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, carrying approximately 700,000 passengers daily.

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Financial & Operational Aspects

The project is co-financed by the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The introduction of the new trains is part of a broader program to modernize and expand the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn, with the aim of improving regional transport.

Conclusion

Alstom’s contract with VRR involves the supply of 433 X’trapolis Cityduo EMUs for the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn, with deliveries starting in December 2018. The project, valued at around €600 million, aims to enhance the network’s capacity and reliability, supported by funding from both the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Company Summary

Alstom: A global leader in the railway industry, providing rolling stock, signaling, and services.

Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR): The transport authority for the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area in Germany.

Technology

X’trapolis Cityduo: Alstom’s new generation of electric multiple units (EMUs).

EMUs: Electric multiple units.