SNCF Class Z 22500
SNCF Class Z 22500 "Eole" is a type of double-decker, dual-voltage electric multiple units operated on the French RER E line, and originally on the Paris Saint-Lazare network. These trains have been built by GEC Alstom and ANF. The Z 22500 is also known as the SNCF version of the MI 2N.
| SNCF Z 22500 | |
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 Z 22596 at Gare de l'Est | |
| In service | 1998-present |
| Manufacturer | GEC-Alsthom, ANF |
| Constructed | 1997-2000 |
| Number built | 53 sets |
| Formation | 5 cars: DT+M+T+M+DT |
| Fleet numbers | Z 22502/1 to Z 22605/6 |
| Capacity | 1337 passengers |
| Operator(s) | SNCF / RER |
| Line(s) served |   |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 112.0 m (367 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
| Width | 2.900 m (9 ft 6 1⁄8 in) |
| Height | 4.320 m (14 ft 2 1⁄8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
| Traction motors | 4 FXA 3561 asynchronous, 550-volt, force ventilated, 8 off |
| Power output | 3,200 kW (4,300 hp) continuous |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Overview
SNCF Class Z 22500 looks very similar to RATP Altéo trains, but many differences exist between these models, such as motorization and design of inner spaces. The lay-out of the carriages is somewhat unusual for a bi-level design. Each carriage has three entrance doors, each leading into a vestibule area with stairs either descending or ascending to the respective floorlevel. The lower floor can be accessed from vestibules at both sides, but the upper floor is of a cul-de-sac kind of design with access on one side only. And another difference is that the interior of the MI2N on the doors has a LED Route Map showing next stations and there are also Pre Recorded Station Announcements. But the Z Class 22500 has no Announcements or LED Route Maps just safety pre recorded announcements at some stations.
