SNCF Class Z 20500
The SNCF Class Z 20500 is a type of electric multiple unit operated on the Paris RER lines C and D.
| SNCF Z20500 | |
|---|---|
 Z20633 from RER line D at Le Mée-sur-Seine | |
| In service | 1988-Present |
| Manufacturer | CIMT(in French), ANF, GEC-Alsthom |
| Family name | Z2N series |
| Constructed | 1988–1998 |
| Entered service | 1988 |
| Refurbished | 2007-2016/ 2019 - present |
| Number in service | 934 vehicles, 200 trains |
| Formation | 4/5 cars per trainset (66 with 4 cars/134 with 5 cars) |
| Fleet numbers | Z 20501/2 to 20899/900 |
| Operator(s) | Transilien SNCF |
| Depot(s) | Joncherolles, Les Ardoines, Noisy, Villeneuve |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Train length | (see below) |
| Car length | (see below) |
| Width | 2,820 mm (9 ft 3 1⁄32 in) |
| Height | 4,320 mm (14 ft 2 3⁄32 in) |
| Doors | 2 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
| Traction motors | 8 Asynchronous Motors 4FHA 2870 | GEC-Alsthom GTO VVVF |
| Power output | 2,800 kW (3,800 hp) |
| Acceleration | 2.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.7 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency brake) |
| Electric system(s) | 1.5 kV DC / 25 kV 50 Hz Catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Electrodynamic |
| Safety system(s) | Crocodile, KVB. |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg type |
| Multiple working | Z5600,Z8800,Z20500,Z20900 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Specifications
Formations
There are several configurations of Z 20500:
- 4 long car: motor cars and cars of type Z20500, assigned to the Ardoines, Joncherolles, Noisy and Villeneuve depots (Transilien P, Transilien R, RER C and RER D
-5 long car: Type Z20500 power cars and cars, assigned to the Joncherolles and Villeneuve depots (Transilien R and RER D)
-5 short boxes including a VB 2N: 4 cars originally (Type Z20500 power cars, with 2 cars similar to Z 5600 / Z 8800) extended by adding a VB2N car modified in 2003-2004 and in 2009-2012 , assigned to the Joncherolles depot (Transilien R and RER D).
-5 long boxes, including a VB 2N: 4 boxes originally (Z20500 Type power cars and 2 cars of Z20500 lengthened by adding a VB2N car modified since summer 2013, assigned to the Joncherolles depot (Transilien R and RER D) .
distribution
The Z 20500s are distributed as follows:
-45 trains on line RER C;
-134 trains on line RER D /Transilien R
-21 trains on line RER E / Transilien P
Gallery
Interiors
Driving cabin
Customers' information displays
Customers' information displays
CCTV
General views
Trains
Z 20698 with new livery near Moret-sur-Loing
RER C running MONA service
Transilien running MERI service
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References