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.[5]
Alstom Citadis Spirit
September 14, 2019
95
38
30 to 59 m (98 to 194 ft) depending on configuration[1]
2,650 mm (8 ft 8+3⁄8 in)[2]
3,600 mm (11 ft 9+3⁄4 in)[2]
4–9 per side depending on configuration[1]
3–5 depending on configuration[1]
640–570 mm (25–22 in) (new–worn)[3]
1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)[3]
90 km/h (56 mph)[2]
Alstom 4LMA 1648 130 kW (170 hp)[4]
Alstom Iponam[3]
25 metres (82 ft)[2]
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).[2]
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.
The Citadis Spirit is constructed using four types of modules, not all of which are used on the same vehicle:[2]
Promotional videos illustrate four configurations for the Citadis Spirit,[1] while the vendor brochure illustrates only three.[2] The following table combines data from the two sources:
Promotional videos suggest that a customer can purchase a shorter vehicle and extend it later by adding modules. However, as illustrated in videos, if the C+S+C version were purchased, the short-centre (S) module would need to be replaced by the long-centre (L) module. The vehicle must have one centre module, either short or long, as only these carry the pantograph.[1]
Power options in addition to pantograph pickup include:[2]
Manufacturing[edit]
Manufacturing for the Citadis Spirit takes place in several locations. Major parts manufacturing occurs in Hornell, New York, bogies are manufactured in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, and final assembly takes place in Ottawa, Ontario. A second final assembly plant has since been established in Brampton, Ontario.