Alstom Citadis Spirit
The Alstom Citadis Spirit is a low-floor articulated light rail vehicle developed by Alstom for Ottawa's O-Train. It is marketed as part of its Citadis family, which includes other models of light rail vehicles, and is based on the Citadis Dualis.
| Alstom Citadis Spirit | |
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An Alstom Citadis Spirit running on the Confederation Line in Ottawa | |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Built at |
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| Family name | Citadis |
| Entered service | September 14, 2019 |
| Number under construction | 95 |
| Number built | 38 |
| Capacity | 190–370 depending on configuration |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 30 to 59 m (98 to 194 ft) depending on configuration |
| Width | 2,650 mm (8 ft 8+3⁄8 in) |
| Height | 3,600 mm (11 ft 9+3⁄4 in) |
| Doors | 4–9 per side depending on configuration |
| Articulated sections | 3–5 depending on configuration |
| Wheel diameter | 640–570 mm (25–22 in) (new–worn) |
| Wheelbase | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Traction motors | Alstom 4LMA 1648 130 kW (170 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | Overhead line, 750 V DC/1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Bogies | Alstom Iponam |
| Minimum turning radius | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Citadis Spirit is designed for both city-centre and suburban operation. Its low-floor design has no interior steps or ramps. The vehicle can be used for both street-running allowing boarding from street or curb, and high-speed travel up to 90 km/h (56 mph).
The first order for the Citadis Spirit came from the City of Ottawa for use on the new Confederation Line opened in September 2019. The second order came from the Government of Ontario's Metrolinx transit agency. They have placed an order to serve future light rail lines in the Greater Toronto Area.