SNCF Class X 73500

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SNCF X 73500
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X 73595 at Moreuil station in 2008.
Constructed1999–2004
Number built318
Number in service315 (as of Jan. 2020)
Capacity61 (seated)
17 (standing)
Operators SNCF
Lines served TER, Intercités
Specifications
Train length28,90 m
Width2,90 m
Height3,70 m
Maximum speed140 kilometres per hour (87 mph)

The X73500 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by SNCF. They were built between 1999 and 2004 by Alstom.

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General Information

The trains are single unit railcars. The units were ordered jointly with Deutsche Bahn, with their Class 641 units.

The trains have modern features which were new to TER trains, such as:

The trains can work in multiple of up to 3 sets.

X73813 - X73818 are former CFL (Luxembourg) units 2101 - 2106 and operate in the Alsace region. The SNCF Class X 73900 is an identical version of the X 73500, but can also operate into Germany.

Liveries

Differences within the class

Use of X 73500

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An X73500 arrives at Les Bardys
An X73500 at Clelles-Mens Clelles-Mens station 1.JPG
An X73500 at Clelles-Mens
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An X73500 at Bréauté-Beuzeville

The units are used on rural, unelectrified railway lines in France and are operated by all TER regions except Île-de-France, Corsica and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

They operate the following services:

This list does not include all services.

Depots

See also

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