Innovia APM 256
| Innovia APM 256 (Taipei Metro C370/BT370) | |
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 An INNOVIA APM 256 train approaching Daan station, April 2021 | |
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| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Built at | West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Family name | INNOVIA APM |
| Replaced | VAL 256 (Chicago)[a] |
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| Number built | 238 |
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| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 13.78 m (45 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) [citation needed] |
| Height | 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 2 × 2 per car |
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| Weight | 37.2 tonnes (82,000 lb) |
| Traction system | Bombardier MITRAC TC540 IGBT–VVVF[2] |
| Traction motors | 2 × Bombardier 1512A 118 kW (158 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor[2] |
| Power output | 472 kW (633 hp) |
| Acceleration | 1 m/s2 (3.3 ft/s2) |
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| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
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| Safety system(s) | Moving block Bombardier CITYFLO 650 CBTC–ATC under ATO GoA 4 (UTO) |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg |
| Track gauge | 1,880 mm (6 ft 2 in) |
The Bombardier INNOVIA APM 256 (internally code-named the Taipei Metro C370 or BT370 by the operational arm of Taipei Metro, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation) is the second generation of automated guideway transit rolling stock to be used on Wenhu line (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.
A total of 101 2-car train sets were purchased and produced, for a total of 202 cars.[3] 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 (ATS) awarded Bombardier with a contract to supply 36 Innovia APM 256 vehicles, replacing all VAL 256 vehicles currently in service.[4] The ATS was initially shut down for complete overhaul on 8 January 2019 and was expected to open in Autumn 2019, however this was delayed[5] to 3 November 2021.[1]
See also
- Taipei Metro VAL256 - Also serving on Wenhu line
- Taipei Metro C301 - Serving on Tamsui–Xinyi line
- Taipei Metro C321 - Serving on Bannan line
- Taipei Metro C341 - Serving on Bannan line
- Taipei Metro C371 - Serving on Songshan–Xindian line, Zhonghe–Xinlu line, Xinbeitou branch line and Xiaobitan branch line
- Taipei Metro C381 - Serving on Tamsui–Xinyi line and Songshan–Xindian line
- Airport Transit System - Transit system at Chicago O'Hare International Airport that uses 36 INNOVIA APM 256 cars
Notes
- ^ VAL 256 continues to operate in Taipei alongside INNOVIA APM 256 with upgraded signalling provided by Bombardier Transportation
References
- ^ a b c Freishtat, Sarah (7 November 2021). "After years of delays, O'Hare's 'people mover' to reopen Wednesday on a limited schedule". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (20 December 2006). "95年度「木柵延伸(內湖)線機電系統整合國外承商合約訓練」第5、6梯次國外訓練" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "CITYFLO 650 - Neihu LINE, Taiwan - Taiwan - Bombardier". www.bombardier.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "Bombardier to Supply INNOVIA Automated People Mover System to Chicago O'Hare International Airport". bombardier.com. Bombardier Transportation. Archived from the original on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Two Years Behind Schedule, Delayed Airport Transit System Upgrade Frustrating O'Hare Travelers; 'Shame On Chicago'". www.chicago.cbslocal.com. 18 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
External links
Media related to Bombardier Innovia APM 256 at Wikimedia Commons
