Alstom Coradia LINT
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Predecessor | Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Salzgitter , Germany |
| Products | Articulated railcars (diesel and hydrogen-powered) |
| Parent | Alstom |
Alstom Coradia LINT is a type of articulated railcar belonging to the Alstom Coradia series, produced by Alstom since 1999. It comes in both diesel-powered and hydrogen-fueled versions. The name LINT derives from the German phrase "leichter innovativer Nahverkehrstriebwagen", which translates to "light innovative local transport rail vehicle." Initially developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB; acquired by Alstom in 1996), it is integrated into Alstom's Coradia lineup.
Description
The model number reflects the vehicle's length: the single-section LINT 27 measures , referred to as Baureihe 640 (DB class 640) within Deutsche Bahn. The two-section LINT 41, equipped with a Jacobs-bogie, spans and is designated as Baureihe 648, Baureihe 0623, or Baureihe 1648 in Germany. Other versions include the LINT 54 Baureihe 0622, which features two car bodies, and the LINT 81 Baureihe 0620/0621, consisting of three car bodies, introduced in 2013.
As part of the Alstom Coradia range, the LINT complements a variety of intercity trains including diesel multiple units (DMUs), electric multiple units (EMUs), and double-decker trains. Passenger capacity varies from 70 to 300 seats, with maximum speeds reaching up to 140 km/h (87 mph).
Manufacturing of Coradia LINT takes place in Salzgitter, Germany. Other Coradia models include the A-TER Class X 73500, produced in Reichshoffen, France, and the Coradia Minuetto, assembled in Savigliano, Italy.
LINT 27
This single-unit railcar is powered by a engine capable of reaching a top speed of . It provides seating for 52 passengers in second class, eight in first class, along with 13 fold-down seats. Multiple unit operation allows up to three cars to be coupled together.
These trains mainly operate on non-electrified regional lines across North Rhine-Westphalia and other areas.
LINT 41 and LINT 54
The LINT 41 and LINT 54 consist of two connected carriages; the longer LINT 54 includes an extra set of doors per carriage. Diesel engines vary between , , and , depending on production year. Configurations are as follows: LINT 27 has one engine, LINT 41 has two, LINT 54 is equipped with two or three engines, while the LINT 81 contains four.
These variants are extensively deployed in Northern Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, with notable usage throughout other parts of Europe. In Denmark, Arriva operates a fleet of 43 units; Lokalbanen A/S and Regionstog collectively manage 42 units. In the eastern Netherlands, Keolis Nederland (previously Syntus) runs these trains.
In Canada, six LINT units were delivered by Alstom for Ottawa’s O-Train Trillium Line, entering service in March 2015 as replacements for Bombardier Talent trains.
In 2019, Sweden’s Inlandsbanan purchased five pre-owned LINT 41 units from the Netherlands, refurbishing them for extended-distance service commencing in 2020.
Passenger capacity for the LINT 41 is approximately 115 seats; the LINT 54 offers seating ranging from 150 to 180 passengers.
LINT 81
The LINT 81 comprises three cars: two driving trailers flanking a central passenger carriage. In September 2012, Netinera placed an order with Alstom for 63 Coradia LINT trains to operate services in Rhineland-Palatinate, including several LINT 54 DMUs providing around 160 seats and eighteen LINT 81 sets with seating for approximately 270 passengers.
iLint
Derived from the Coradia Lint 54 model, the Coradia iLint is distinguished as the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered trainset produced for commercial use, introduced at InnoTrans 2016. It is capable of reaching speeds up to 140 km/h and can cover approximately 1,000 kilometers on a single hydrogen fill. Manufactured at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, the train commenced trial operations near Salzgitter in March 2017.
The inaugural iLint entered passenger service on 16 September 2018 along the route connecting Buxtehude, Bremervörde, Bremerhaven, and Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. Initially supplied by a mobile hydrogen refueling unit, plans were made to establish a permanent hydrogen station by 2021, coinciding with an order for 14 additional trainsets.
In 2019, Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund placed an order for 27 iLint trains, each offering seating for 160 passengers, aiming to replace diesel-powered units on multiple lines within the Frankfurt Rhine-Main area by December 2022.
The iLint was showcased in North America during the summer of 2023 through a demonstration route operating between Montmorency Falls and Baie-Saint-Paul in Quebec, Canada.