Alstom B 83500 6-car

Built by Alstom

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

1,300 kW

1,743 hp

Length

110 m

360 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2011

18 units

Overview of the Alstom B 83500 6-car

Discover the B 83500 6-car DEMU, a modern dual-mode electric multiple unit designed for efficient rail transport.

This versatile train, part of the Alstom Régiolis family, operates with a 1435 mm gauge and boasts a top speed of 160 km/h, making it ideal for intercity and regional services.

Engineered for passenger comfort and capacity, the B 83500 features 360 seats across its 6-car formation. Its advanced electric systems, capable of running on both 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC, ensure seamless operation across different electrified lines in France.

Built by Alstom in 2011, this robust DEMU is a testament to reliable and high-performance railway engineering. Experience the future of rail travel with the B 83500, a key asset of the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

Alstom B 83500 6-car technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Régiolis
Family	Coradia
Built by	Alstom · 201118 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	1,300 kW1,743 hp	1,743 hp
Prime mover	MAN D 2876
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz (2600 kW) 1.5 kV DC (2600 kW)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	6 cars (4M2T)
Capacity	360 seats
Car length	110 m360 ft 11 in	360 ft 11 in
Train length	110 m360 ft 11 in	360 ft 11 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	4.29 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Axle load	20 t44,092 lb	44,092 lb