SNCF Class Z 9500

The SNCF Class Z 9500 electric multiple units were built by Alsthom between 1982–1983. They are, together with the Z 9600 units, the dual-voltage version of the Z2 family. They are operated by TER Franche-Comté, TER Bourgogne and TER Rhône-Alpes.Many units still run in their original livery and have the original orange interior, although the first refurbished units with the unified TER-livery and AGC-style interiors are beginning to appear as of July 2007.

SNCF Z 9500
Unrefurbished Z99582 of Region Franche-Comté at Arc-et-Senans station.
In service1982 - Current
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameZ2 series
RefurbishedOngoing, 2007 - 2009
Number built20 trainsets (40 cars)
Formation2-car trainset
Capacity32 (1st class)<brfour 750 V DC Alsthom TAB676 B1 traction motors>119 (2nd class)
8 (standing)
Operator(s)SNCF TER Bourgogne, TER Franche-Comté, TER Rhône-Alpes
Depot(s)Lyon-Vénissieux
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Train length50.2 m (164 ft 8 38 in)
Car length25,100 mm (82 ft 4 14 in)
Width2,480 mm (8 ft 1 58 in)
Height4,300 mm (14 ft 1 14 in)
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Weight126.7 t (124.7 long tons; 139.7 short tons)
Traction motorsfour 750 V DC Alsthom TAB676 B1
Power output1,275 kW (1,710 hp)
Electric system(s)1.5 kV DC and
25 kV AC Catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Braking system(s)Electrodynamic
Safety system(s)Crocodile, KVB.
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge


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