Xpress: Platform 13
Xpress is a steel launched roller coaster at Walibi Holland in The Netherlands. It opened in 2000 under the name Superman the Ride. However, Six Flags was planning to open it under the name Riddlers Revenge and the ride was painted green at the factory. Shortly before the coaster was built, the name was changed to Superman the Ride and was painted red and blue. Since 2005 the coaster is called Xpress. It is the first LSM coaster in Europe.[1]
| Xpress: Platform 13 | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Superman The Ride | |
 Xpress: Platform 13 | |
| Walibi Holland | |
| Location | Walibi Holland |
| Park section | Hollywood The Main Street |
| Coordinates | 52°26′21″N 5°45′50″E / 52.43917°N 5.76389°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 2000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | LSM Launch |
| Lift/launch system | LSM |
| Height | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Length | 3,267 ft (996 m) |
| Speed | 55.9 mph (90.0 km/h) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Duration | 100 seconds |
| Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
| Acceleration | 0 − 55.9 mph in 2.8 seconds |
| Height restriction | 47 in (119 cm) |
| Xpress: Platform 13 at RCDB Pictures of Xpress: Platform 13 at RCDB | |
The coaster had been standing but not operating for the whole season in 2011. The reason for this was because important parts of the launch mechanism were broken, which can cause that the train does not have enough speed at the end of the launch, or doesn't launch at all. These parts are ordered and are only made on request, as there are only 3 coasters of this type worldwide (2 of which are in Disney parks). Therefore, Walibi Holland decided to paint the track. As of 2012, the coaster operates again.
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Overview of Xpress -
The logo as of 2012
