MPL 75
The MPL 75 (Métro Pneus Lyon 1975) is the rubber-tyred electric train type used on the Lyon Metro's lines A and, former, B . The entire fleet was built by Alstom (then Alsthom) and was delivered in two batches in 1978 and 1981.[1]
| MPL 75 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In service | 1978–present |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Constructed | 1974–1981 |
| Entered service | 1978 |
| Number built | 32 |
| Capacity | 144 (from 1997-2011), 114 seated (2011-now); maximum 608[1] |
| Operator(s) | Lyon Metro |
| Line(s) served | A[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 54.37 m (178 ft 4+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Width | 2.89 m (9 ft 5+3⁄4 in)[1] |
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft 1+7⁄8 in)[1] |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC guide bars |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) with rollways along track |
References
- "Le MPL75". Ferro-Lyon (in French). 23 September 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
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