Alstom B 84500 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

17 units

Overview of the Alstom B 84500 6-car

Explore the B 84500, a modern Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) locomotive designed for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).

This impressive train, part of the Coradia family and the Régiolis series, was built by Alstom starting in 2011. It boasts a capacity for 360 seats and reaches a top speed of 160 km/h, making it an efficient choice for passenger transport.

The B 84500 features a 6-car formation (4M2T), measures 110 meters in length, and has a width of 2.85 meters. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks.

Equipped with advanced electric systems, it operates on both 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC, delivering a combined power output of 2600 kW. The prime mover, a MAN D 2876, contributes a power output of 1300 kW.

The B 84500 represents innovation and reliability in French rail travel, offering comfort and efficiency for daily commuters and longer journeys alike.

Alstom B 84500 6-car technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Régiolis
Family	Coradia
Built by	Alstom · 201117 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
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