Bombardier Innovia APM 256

Bombardier INNOVIA APM 256 (Sometimes referred as the Taipei Metro CITYFLO650 by its control system, and internally code-named C370 by the running company of Taipei Metro, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation) is the second generation of automated guideway transit rolling stock to be used on Wenhu line (Taipei Metro) (Brown Line) of the Taipei Metro. They are distinguished from their predecessors, Matra VAL256, by their circular front headlights and a grey livery, with a green stripe above. Also, instead of yellow forward-facing seats, the train offers blue seats that face inward.

Bombardier INNOVIA APM 256
Exterior Design of INNOVIA APM 256
Interior of the Empty INNOVIA APM 256 train.
In service2009-present
ManufacturerBombardier Transportation
Built atPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Family nameINNOVIA
Constructed2006 - 2009
Entered service2009
Number built202 vehicles (101 trainsets)
Number in service202 Vehicles (101 trainsets)
Formation2 X 2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers101 ~ 201
Capacity24 seats,
90 standing per car
(456 passengers in 4-car set)
Operator(s)Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
Depot(s)Muzha, Neihu
Line(s) servedBrown Line/Wenhu line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length13,780 mm
Width2,560 mm
Height3,510 mm
Doors4 per car (2 per side)
Maximum speed80 km/h
Weight148 tonnes
Traction systemIGBT-VVVF (Bombardier)
Electric system(s)1500 V DC Third-rail
Current collection methodThird rail
Safety system(s)ATC (CBTC)
Track gauge1,880 mm (6 ft 2 in)

A total of 101 2-car train sets were purchased and produced, for a total of 202 cars.[1] The sets are numbered from 101 to 201, with both cars in a set receiving the same numbers. They were originally numbered from 52 to 152, continuing the sequence from the first-generation Matra-made sets, but in order to distinguish between the newer and older trains, they were renumbered from 101 onwards.

In May 2015, the Chicago O'Hare Airport Transit System awarded Bombardier with a contract to supply 36 Innovia APM 256 vehicles.[2]

References

  1. "CITYFLO 650 - Neihu LINE, Taiwan - Taiwan - Bombardier". www.bombardier.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  2. "Bombardier to Supply INNOVIA Automated People Mover System to Chicago O'Hare International Airport". bombardier.com. Bombardier Transportation. Retrieved 1 April 2018.

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