MPL 75

The MPL 75 (Métro Pneus Lyon 1975) is the rubber-tyred electric train type used on the Lyon Metro's lines A and B. The entire fleet was built by Alstom (then Alsthom) and was delivered in two batches in 1978 and 1981.

MPL 75
ManufacturerAlstom
Entered service1978
Number built32
Capacity114 seated; maximum 608
Operator(s)Lyon Metro
Line(s) servedA and B
Specifications
Train length54.37 m (178 ft 4 12 in)
Width2.89 m (9 ft 5 34 in)
Height3.4 m (11 ft 1 78 in)
Maximum speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Electric system(s)750 V DC guide bars
Current collection methodContact shoe
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
with rollways along track


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