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 | |
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 Exterior Design of INNOVIA APM 256 | |
 Interior of the Empty INNOVIA APM 256 train. | |
| In service | 2009-present |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Built at | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Family name | INNOVIA |
| Constructed | 2006 - 2009 |
| Entered service | 2009 |
| Number built | 202 vehicles (101 trainsets) |
| Number in service | 202 Vehicles (101 trainsets) |
| Formation | 2 X 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 101 ~ 201 |
| Capacity | 24 seats, 90 standing per car (456 passengers in 4-car set) |
| Operator(s) | Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation |
| Depot(s) | Muzha, Neihu |
| Line(s) served | Brown Line/Wenhu line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 13,780 mm |
| Width | 2,560 mm |
| Height | 3,510 mm |
| Doors | 4 per car (2 per side) |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
| Weight | 148 tonnes |
| Traction system | IGBT-VVVF (Bombardier) |
| Electric system(s) | 1500 V DC Third-rail |
| Current collection method | Third rail |
| Safety system(s) | ATC (CBTC) |
| Track gauge | 1,880 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
- "CITYFLO 650 - Neihu LINE, Taiwan - Taiwan - Bombardier". www.bombardier.com. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
- "Bombardier to Supply INNOVIA Automated People Mover System to Chicago O'Hare International Airport". bombardier.com. Bombardier Transportation. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
See also
- 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
- Taipei Metro VAL256 - Serving on Wenhu line
