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C-class Melbourne tram

The C-class Melbourne tram is a fleet of three-section Alstom Citadis 202 trams built in La Rochelle, France that operate on the Melbourne tram network. They were the first low-floor trams in Melbourne, being delivered in 2001-2002.

C-class
C1 3021 on route 109 in Collins Street, February 2023
ManufacturerAlstom
Built atLa Rochelle, France
Family nameCitadis 202
Constructed2001–2002
Number in service36
Fleet numbersC1 3001–C1 3036
Capacity40/110 (seated/standing)
Depot(s)Kew
Specifications
Train length22.98 m (75 ft 5 in)
Width2.65 m (8 ft 8 in)
Height3.36 m (11 ft 0 in)
Doors6 (3 per side)
Articulated sections3 (two articulations)
Wheelbase1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight28.6 t (28.1 long tons; 31.5 short tons)
Traction motors4 × Alstom 4-LMA-1245-N 105 kW (141 hp)[1]
Power output420 kW (560 hp)
Acceleration1.57 m/s2 (5.2 ft/s2)
Deceleration
  • 1.2 m/s2 (3.9 ft/s2) (service)
  • 3 m/s2 (9.8 ft/s2) (emergency)
[2]
Electric system(s)600 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classificationBo′+Bo′
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

History edit

To meet a franchise commitment to introduce new trams to replace Z-class trams, 36 three-section Alstom Citadis 202 low-floor trams were purchased by Yarra Trams.[3][4][5] They were the first low-floor trams in Melbourne, and the first tram imported for the Melbourne tram system since the 1920s.[6][7][8][9]

The design was adapted by Alstom for local conditions,[10] with the first four trams arriving at Webb Dock on 10 August 2001. Following fit-out and testing at Preston Workshops, they entered service on 12 October 2001. The last arrived on 25 June 2002 and entered service on 30 August 2002. All C1-class trams initially operated solely on route 109.[8][11]

Criticisms edit

The Citadis trams have been criticised by the Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (RTBU), who claim they have operational problems, including injuries to the drivers relating to design. There were concerns raised in 2011 regarding the rear-vision cameras fitted to the trams. Despite Yarra Trams replacing the cameras a number of times, there were visibility problems at night and in high glare situations. These had been solved by July 2012.[12][13][14]

The trams have also been described by the RTBU as "cheap as chips", following allegations that swaying and lateral forces at "speeds above 25 km/h" were causing driver injuries. Yarra Trams responded by stating that they were offering drivers lumbar support, and that track renewal had improved ride quality, reducing sway, while the driver's controls had been changed to avoid wrist injuries.[15]

Tram number 3011 has derailed three times, most recently on Sunday 6 October 2019. Each derailment occurred after a collision with a car. The RTBU has again said the model should be removed from service.[16]

Operation edit

C-class trams operate on the following routes:

References edit

  1. ^ (PDF). Alstom. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ^ (PDF). Yarra Trams. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ . Yarra Trams. 6 October 2000. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  4. ^ Alstom to supply new trams and maintenance for Melbourne 16 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine Alstom 6 October 2000
  5. ^ "Yarra Trams Orders Alstom's Citadis Cars" Railway Digest December 2000 page 15
  6. ^ (Press release). Office of the Premier. 12 October 2001. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  7. ^ Wilson, Randall; Budd, Dale (2005). Melbourne tram book. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press. pp. 31, 33. ISBN 0 86840 646 5.
  8. ^ a b . Yarra Trams. 17 August 2001. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  9. ^ C-Class 2013-10-19 at the Wayback Machine Yarra Trams
  10. ^ . Alstom. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  11. ^ "C Class". Vicsig. from the original on 29 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  12. ^ Carey, Adam (14 July 2012). "Trams cop a low blow as report slams design flaws". The Age. from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  13. ^ "Safety of Citadis trams". Yarra Trams. 16 July 2012. from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  14. ^ Carey, Adam (18 July 2012). "Yarra Trams cleared in safety check". The Age. from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  15. ^ Carey, Adam (4 August 2012). "Passengers, drivers at risk in 'cheap as chips' trams". The Age. from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  16. ^ "'Cheap as chips' Kew tram's off-the-rails history revealed". The Age. 7 October 2019. from the original on 7 October 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.

External links edit

  Media related to Citadis 202 trams in Melbourne at Wikimedia Commons

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Not to be confused with C class Melbourne tram 1913 or C2 class Melbourne tram The C class Melbourne tram is a fleet of three section Alstom Citadis 202 trams built in La Rochelle France that operate on the Melbourne tram network They were the first low floor trams in Melbourne being delivered in 2001 2002 C classC1 3021 on route 109 in Collins Street February 2023ManufacturerAlstomBuilt atLa Rochelle FranceFamily nameCitadis 202Constructed2001 2002Number in service36Fleet numbersC1 3001 C1 3036Capacity40 110 seated standing Depot s KewSpecificationsTrain length22 98 m 75 ft 5 in Width2 65 m 8 ft 8 in Height3 36 m 11 ft 0 in Doors6 3 per side Articulated sections3 two articulations Wheelbase1 85 m 6 ft 1 in Weight28 6 t 28 1 long tons 31 5 short tons Traction motors4 Alstom 4 LMA 1245 N 105 kW 141 hp 1 Power output420 kW 560 hp Acceleration1 57 m s2 5 2 ft s2 Deceleration1 2 m s2 3 9 ft s2 service 3 m s2 9 8 ft s2 emergency 2 Electric system s 600 V DC nominal from overhead catenaryCurrent collector s PantographUIC classificationBo Bo Track gauge1 435 mm 4 ft 8 1 2 in standard gauge Contents 1 History 2 Criticisms 3 Operation 4 References 5 External linksHistory editTo meet a franchise commitment to introduce new trams to replace Z class trams 36 three section Alstom Citadis 202 low floor trams were purchased by Yarra Trams 3 4 5 They were the first low floor trams in Melbourne and the first tram imported for the Melbourne tram system since the 1920s 6 7 8 9 The design was adapted by Alstom for local conditions 10 with the first four trams arriving at Webb Dock on 10 August 2001 Following fit out and testing at Preston Workshops they entered service on 12 October 2001 The last arrived on 25 June 2002 and entered service on 30 August 2002 All C1 class trams initially operated solely on route 109 8 11 Criticisms editThe Citadis trams have been criticised by the Australian Rail Tram amp Bus Industry Union RTBU who claim they have operational problems including injuries to the drivers relating to design There were concerns raised in 2011 regarding the rear vision cameras fitted to the trams Despite Yarra Trams replacing the cameras a number of times there were visibility problems at night and in high glare situations These had been solved by July 2012 12 13 14 The trams have also been described by the RTBU as cheap as chips following allegations that swaying and lateral forces at speeds above 25 km h were causing driver injuries Yarra Trams responded by stating that they were offering drivers lumbar support and that track renewal had improved ride quality reducing sway while the driver s controls had been changed to avoid wrist injuries 15 Tram number 3011 has derailed three times most recently on Sunday 6 October 2019 Each derailment occurred after a collision with a car The RTBU has again said the model should be removed from service 16 Operation editC class trams operate on the following routes 48 Balwyn North Victoria Harbour Docklands 109 Box Hill Port MelbourneReferences edit Alstom Motors Catalogue 2015 English PDF Alstom Archived from the original PDF on 27 June 2018 Retrieved 24 June 2021 Tram Track Design PDF Yarra Trams Archived from the original PDF on 27 March 2023 Retrieved 27 January 2023 Low floor tram Yarra Trams 6 October 2000 Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Alstom to supply new trams and maintenance for Melbourne Archived 16 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine Alstom 6 October 2000 Yarra Trams Orders Alstom s Citadis Cars Railway Digest December 2000 page 15 New Era for Public Transport Starts Today Press release Office of the Premier 12 October 2001 Archived from the original on 9 May 2012 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Wilson Randall Budd Dale 2005 Melbourne tram book Sydney University of New South Wales Press pp 31 33 ISBN 0 86840 646 5 a b Low floor trams have arrived Yarra Trams 17 August 2001 Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 C Class Archived 2013 10 19 at the Wayback Machine Yarra Trams An Interview on Melbourne s X Trapolis trains and Citadis trams with Dominic Clark X Trapolis Product Manager Alstom Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 C Class Vicsig Archived from the original on 29 August 2016 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Carey Adam 14 July 2012 Trams cop a low blow as report slams design flaws The Age Archived from the original on 6 December 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Safety of Citadis trams Yarra Trams 16 July 2012 Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Carey Adam 18 July 2012 Yarra Trams cleared in safety check The Age Archived from the original on 6 December 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Carey Adam 4 August 2012 Passengers drivers at risk in cheap as chips trams The Age Archived from the original on 28 October 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2013 Cheap as chips Kew tram s off the rails history revealed The Age 7 October 2019 Archived from the original on 7 October 2019 Retrieved 7 October 2019 External links edit nbsp Media related to Citadis 202 trams in Melbourne at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title C class Melbourne tram amp oldid 1166721317, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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