MPL 75
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The MPL 75 (Métro Pneus Lyon 1975) is a rubber-tyred EMU used on Line A of the Lyon Metro, as well as formerly Line B. The entire fleet was built by Alstom (then Alsthom) and was delivered in two batches in 1978 and 1981.[1]
| MPL 75 | |
|---|---|
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| In service | 1978–present |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Constructed | 1974–1981 |
| Entered service | 1978 |
| Number built | 32 |
| Capacity | 144 (from 1997-2011), 114 seated (2011-now); maximum 608[1] |
| Operator | Lyon Metro |
| Line served | A[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 54.37 m (178 ft 4+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Width | 2.89 m (9 ft 5+3⁄4 in)[1] |
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft 1+7⁄8 in)[1] |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Electric system | 750 V DC guide bars |
| Current collection | Contact shoe |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) with rollways along track |
