X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine , France |
| Products | Rolling stock, trains, rail transport equipment |
| Website | www |
X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak represents a multiple unit train model developed by Alstom within the X'Trapolis suburban train family. This fleet operates on Mexico's Tren Maya, locally referred to as Tsíimin K'áak in Mayan dialects. The plan includes deploying 42 trainsets, each comprising between 4 and 7 cars.
Testing of the initial rolling stock began on August 30, 2023, with subsequent trial runs conducted from Campeche to Yucatán starting September 1, 2023.
Bidding Process
In 2021, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and Alstom both presented proposals to supply 42 trains for the Tren Maya initiative. The contract was awarded by the Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo on May 26, 2021.
Despite receiving a lower technical evaluation, Alstom won the contract valued at 36,563 million pesos, outperforming CAF. This secured Alstom’s role as the principal rolling stock provider for Tren Maya.
Production
Train manufacturing commenced in September 2022, with the first car completed in November of the same year. The inaugural trainset was officially delivered on July 8, 2023.
The train made its initial movement on August 8, 2023. Dynamic testing began between August 12 and 13, covering a distance of 15,000 kilometers. By December 2023, it is anticipated that 13 trainsets will be delivered, with six fully tested units.
According to Alstom, the first delivery batch includes two motorized cars along with two trailer cars.
Out of the total 42 trainsets planned—each containing between four and seven cars—32 will be electro-diesel multiple units while the remaining ten will be standard diesel multiple units.
Alstom aims to finalize delivery of all 219 wagons to the National Fund for Tourism Promotion (FONATUR) by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Features
These train cars are equipped with closed-circuit television systems, lighting, air conditioning, cafeterias, restrooms, internet connectivity including Wi-Fi, and expansive windows. They also provide designated seating areas and cabins adapted for passengers with reduced mobility.
The trains utilize cutting-edge digital systems such as the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) to enhance operational safety and efficiency. Furthermore, HealthHub and TrainScanner technologies support predictive maintenance by constantly monitoring components of the train, signaling equipment, and infrastructure. This approach maximizes reliability and availability while reducing lifecycle expenses and improving operator performance.
Train Variants
The Tren Maya fleet includes three distinct configurations designed for different service needs:
- Xiinbal (meaning "to walk" in Mayan): trains ranging from four cars (capacity of 230 passengers) up to seven cars (capacity of 430 passengers), intended for intercity travel aimed at general users and cost-conscious tourists. These include optional cafeteria cars across 31 formations.
- Janal (meaning "to eat" in Mayan): four-car sets accommodating 140 passengers featuring a restaurant car offering regional cuisine (eight formations).
- P'aatal (meaning "to remain" in Mayan): seven-car trains designed for long-distance journeys with single cabins convertible into beds equipped with bathrooms including toilets and showers, plus a restaurant car (three formations).
Both tourist and premier class services are available across these configurations.