- Source: SNCF Class X 73900
The X73900 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by the SNCF in France. They were built from 2001 to 2004 by Alsthom DDF. They are a version of the SNCF Class X 73500 equipped with train control systems for transborder services to Germany.
General Information
The trains are single railcars. The units were ordered joint with Deutsche Bahn, with their Class 641 units.
The trains have modern features which were new to TER trains, such as:
PIS inside and out of the train
Low floor section with wide doors, for those with poor mobility
Air conditioning
Stronger cab area for reduced crash damage
The trains can work in multiple of up to 3 sets.
They are numbered X 73901 - X73919.
Liveries
TER Livery - Metallic Grey with Blue ends and TER logos. Most X 73500 carry this.
DB Red - X73913 - X73915 wear a Red Deutsche Bahn livery with DB logos.
Use of X 73900
The units are used on services that operate into Germany from France.
They operate the following services:
Saarbrücken - Strasbourg - Offenburg
Metz - Saarbrücken
Mulhouse - Müllheim - Freiburg im Breisgau
Gallery
Depots
The class is allocated to Strasbourg depot.
See also
Alstom Coradia LINT
References
External links
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- TER Lorraine
- TER Alsace
- SNCF Class X 73900
- SNCF Class X 73500
- List of SNCF classes
- DBAG Class 641
- TER Alsace
- British Rail Class 458
- Kork station
- Saarbrücken–Sarreguemines railway
- TER Lorraine
- Alstom Coradia 1000
