X'Trapolis Modular
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 1, 1928 |
| Headquarters | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine , France |
| Products | Trains, including X'Trapolis Modular EMUs |
The X'Trapolis Modular is an electric multiple unit utilized by Chile's Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE). As a member of Alstom's X'Trapolis series, these trains were produced at Alstom's manufacturing plant in Barcelona, Spain during the periods 2013–2015 and 2021–2022.
History
In 2012, the framework for the Rancagua Express service operated by EFE was established, with Alstom, CAF, and Talgo competing in the bidding process. By October of that year, Alstom secured the contract to supply 12 trainsets valued at $68 million, all designated for the Rancagua Express line.
Production took place in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda near Barcelona, with trains transported from the Port of Bilbao to San Antonio, Chile. The initial train departed Bilbao on September 10, 2013. Concurrently, an additional order was placed for 12 units—4 intended for Rancagua Express and 8 for the Valparaíso Metro—representing the first new rolling stock for Rancagua Express in more than four decades.
The first unit reached San Antonio on October 19, 2013, before being transferred to the San Eugenio workshop. The initial Valparaíso Metro trains arrived in May 2015 and commenced operations by December following successful testing.
A subsequent expansion increased the Rancagua Express fleet by six trains, totaling 30 units. The first pair of these additional trains left Bilbao in January 2022, with all six delivered within Chile by October of the same year.
Design and features
While belonging to the X'Trapolis family, the X'Trapolis Modular integrates design aspects from Civia trains manufactured by CAF and Siemens for Renfe in Spain. It is equipped with six doors per carriage, external side screens, and two power cars, resembling features found on the X'Trapolis 100 variant.
This train model accommodates up to 96 standing passengers alongside seating for 502 individuals.