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Electric locomotive

Alstom BB 7600

Built by Alstom, MTE

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Weight
89 t
196,211 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2012
14 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the Alstom BB 7600

Explore the BB 7600, an iconic electric locomotive from SNCF, celebrated for its reliability and versatility on the French railway network.

Part of the "Nez cassés" family, this engine represents a generation of robust and high-performance locomotives. It shares its origins with the BB 15000, BB 7200, and BB 22200 series, reflecting proven design and continuous technological evolution.

Built by Alstom and MTE, the BB 7600 boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, enabling efficient passenger and freight transport. With standard 1435 mm gauge and power adapted for 1.5 kV DC networks, it is a cornerstone of rail transport.

Its weight of 89 tonnes and B'B' axle configuration ensure excellent adhesion and remarkable stability, even in challenging conditions. The BB 7600 stands as a testament to French expertise in railway construction.

Alstom BB 7600 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
FamilyNez cassés
Built byAlstom, MTE · 201214 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Weight89 t196,211 lb

Operators of the Alstom BB 7600

Railway companies that have operated the BB 7600, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF BB 7600France

Alstom BB 7600 photos

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