Alstom Citadis Spirit

The Alstom Citadis Spirit is a four-module light rail vehicle (LRV) built by Alstom. The LRVs were built at Alstom's plant in Hornell, New York, the bogies (wheel trucks) manufactured in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec with the final assembly taking place in Ottawa at the Belfast Yards Maintenance, Storage and Administration facility (also known as MSF). It is here that the LRVs are also stored and maintained when not in service. The MSF can be reached by a connection track that is located between St. Laurent and Tremblay Stations, and runs parallel to Belfast Road.

The Confederation Line will have 34 LRVs at its disposal. The LRVs have a modular design, and in the case of Ottawa will consist of four modules in total. This includes two cab modules with two doors per side, a center module with one door per side and an intermediate module with 2 doors per side, resulting in a capacity of 300 passengers (120 seated and 180 standing). In normal operations, two four-module LRVs will be coupled together, thereby increasing the capacity to 600 passengers (240 seated and 360 standing) per train. Gangways connect the modules of the LRV, allowing safe and free passage from one module to another without doors or barriers. 

The LRVs are operated with electricity provided by an overhead catenary (wire) supplying 1500 volts DC current. This enables the LRVs be 100% zero emissions in their operations, and also contributes to very low noise levels. When the LRVs are braking while entering a station, the electric motors turn into generators and convert the kinetic energy into electricity to be used by other LRVs on the line, further optimizing efficiency and energy consumption.

The LRVs feature a 100% low floor design that offers excellent accessibility and an interior layout with a wide central that provides safe interior circulation. The floors will be heated, to help remove snow and water build-up during the winter season. The modules will also be heated and air conditioned individually, providing the best comfort for passengers no matter the weather. The seating on the LRVs are blue cloth seats and are arranged such that half the seats are facing forward and the other half are facing backwards. The seating near the entrances are mounted against the windows, to allow extra space for passing through and for those standing, in addition to accommodating wheelchairs and scooters. Bicycles can be taken on to the first module of every LRV (identified by a green marked area on the platform), to be placed in the cooperative seating section.

The doors are typically opened and closed automatically at most stations, however when the number of passengers is low or the weather is poor, the doors will be operated manually. This is accomplished by means of a button mounted on the doors themselves, both on the inside and outside. The doors will then open and close automatically a short time after if the entrance-way is clear. A warning tone will sound when the doors are about to close.

Automated voice messages and electronic displays mounted along the ceiling announce the next station and other important information.

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The Alstom Coradia LINT 41 is a two-car articulated rail train built by Alstom. The acronym LINT is short for "Light Innovative Local Transport rail vehicle". These trains arrived in Ottawa in June 2013, and entered service on March 2, 2015, their entry retiring the original Bombardier Talent trains. OC Transpo operates 6 Alstom Coradia LINT trains on the Trillium Line. In regular service, 4 trains run concurrently along the line, with 2 trains kept as backups. The trains are stored and maintained at the Walkley Yard, just northeast of Greenboro Station.

The trains were acquired as part of a plan to expand and enhance service along the Trillium Line. After the inclusion of more passing tracks, higher frequency could be obtained on the line, with the addition of additional trains.

The Alstom Coradia LINT 41 trains are both more efficient in terms of fuel usage as they are with their lower emissions, and are more suited to the type of work associated with public transit, than their mainline predecessors. They operate on diesel fuel as the Trillium Line is not electrified. The powerpacks are rated at 2x390kW.

The trains feature a total of 4 doors, 2 on each side, allowing quick boarding and entry. The doors are activated manually by a button mounted on the doors themselves, both on the inside and outside. The doors will then open and close automatically a short time after if the entrance-way is clear.

Inside, the layout is spacious with large windows the entire length and a passenger capacity of 260. In the areas surrounding the doors, the floor is at platform level, while the ends and the middle of the train are reached by a couple steps (to allow space for the mechanical components underneath). The two cars are connected by means of an articulated joint and gangway, allowing free passage without doors from one car to another. In the summer, air conditioning is provided from vents in the ceiling, while in the colder winter months, heat is produced by baseboard heaters mounted along the length of the cars. The seating on the trains are blue cloth seats and are arranged such that half the seats are facing forward and the other half are facing backwards. The seating near the entrances are mounted against the windows, to allow extra space for passage and standies, as well as to accomodate wheelchairs, scooters or bicycles.

Automated voice messages and electronic displays mounted along the ceiling announce the next station and other important information.

Due to there being driver cabs at both ends, the trains will operate in the reverse direction once they reach the terminus of the line. As they are controlled by a single operator, that person will switch from one cab to another to restart the route in the opposite direction.

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