Transperth C-series train

The Transperth C-series trains are a planned class of electric multiple units part of Alstom's X'Trapolis family of trains for Transperth that are being delivered as part of Metronet. The new trains will be longer than existing Transperth trains and will feature three doors along each side of each carriage, rather than the two on the A and B series. Floors will no longer be laid with carpet as found in the A and B Series, and will instead be covered in hard-wearing, easy to clean flooring.[1]

Transperth C-series
Exterior mockup of car 1127
Interior mockup of car 1127
ManufacturerAlstom
Order no.41
Built atBellevue, Western Australia
Family nameX'Trapolis
ReplacedA-series
Constructed2022–2029 (planned)
Number under construction41
Formation6-car sets
Capacity(approx) 1200
Operator(s)Transperth
Specifications
Train length144 m (472 ft 5 in)
Doors6 per car (3 per side)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative[1]
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

History

In April 2018, the Public Transport Authority called for expressions of interest to build 41 6-carriage electric multiple units.[2][3] Three consortia were shortlisted to bid:[4][5]

On 18 August 2019, Alstom was announced as the successful bidder.[6] The trains will be assembled in Bellevue. 25 sets will be delivered to provide rolling stock for network extensions as part of the Metronet project, while the other 16 will replace the A-series stock from 2023.[7]

In December 2019, Alstom released details of the contract and early renders of what the new trains will look like. Under the contract, worth approximately €800 million (AUD1.3 billion), Alstom will be responsible for the design, supply, manufacturing, testing and commissioning of 41 6-car electric (EMU) trains for suburban services and 2 3-car diesel (DMU) trains for the Australind, which includes 50% local content, 20 years maintenance of the EMU trains and maintenance support services for the DMU trains.[8]

From 3 April to 18 April 2021, Metronet opened an exhibit titled All Aboard METRONET held in Yagan Square, in which a two thirds length mock-up of a single car of a C Series was made available for the general public to view. This would be the first physical appearance of the C Series design. This mock-up showed off the new seating arrangement and styling for which the new trains will have a mixture of high back seats and bench seating, the new type of doors with the buttons located on the doors themselves and a new graphical passenger information display.

On 7 June 2021 (Western Australia Day), the train's Bellevue manufacturing factory was officially opened, and handed over to Alstom to commence manufacturing the trains.[9][10][11]

References
  1. "Signed, sealed, delivered from 2022 – Perth's new C-series trains". Metronet. 11 December 2019.
  2. "$1.6 billion for WA-based train build". Rail Express. 24 April 2018.
  3. "Perth launches RFQ for new train fleet". International Railway Journal. 25 April 2018.
  4. "Three bidders shortlisted for Perth EMU contract". International Railway Journal. 31 August 2018.
  5. "Three bidders prequalify for Perth EMU order". Metro Report International. 31 August 2018.
  6. Minister for Transport (18 August 2019). "Made in WA: Metronet railcars to be proudly built in WA".
  7. "Alstom to supply next generation of EMUs to Perth". Metro Report International. 20 August 2019.
  8. "Alstom to locally manufacture and maintain PTA's C-series trains for Perth's growing rail network". Alstom. 10 December 2019.
  9. "McGowan Government returns railcar manufacturing to WA". Media Statements. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  10. Law, Peter. "Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti open Metronet Railcar Facility at Bellevue". The West Australian. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  11. "Railcar manufacturing returns to Western Australia". Metronet. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
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