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.
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| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Entered service | 1978 |
| Number built | 32 |
| Capacity | 114 seated; maximum 608 |
| Operator(s) | Lyon Metro |
| Line(s) served | A and B |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 54.37 m (178 ft 4 1⁄2 in) |
| Width | 2.89 m (9 ft 5 3⁄4 in) |
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft 1 7⁄8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC guide bars |
| Current collection method | Contact shoe |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge with rollways along track |
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