Alstom TGV 33000

Built by Alsthom

Top speed

300 km/h

186 mph

Weight

390 t

859,802 lb

Length

200 m

656 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1978–1985

9 units

Overview of the Alstom TGV 33000

Discover the TGV 33000, an iconic high-speed train.

This elegant EMU is part of the renowned TGV Sud-Est family, built by Alsthom between 1978 and 1985.

With an impressive top speed of 300 km/h, the TGV 33000 is designed for fast and efficient journeys, serving routes in France with SNCF and in Switzerland with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Its 10-car formation (2M8T) offers a perfect balance of passenger comfort and capacity, with a total length of 200 meters.

Equipped with versatile electric systems, including 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, 25 kV AC 50 Hz, and 1.5 kV DC, this train represents technological innovation and reliability in modern rail transport.

Alstom TGV 33000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TGV Sud-Est
Family	TGV
Built by	Alsthom · 1978–19859 units
Top speed	300 km/h186 mph	186 mph
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (2800 kW) 25 kV AC 50 Hz (6540 kW) 1.5 kV DC (3100 kW)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	10 cars (2M8T)
Train length	200 m656 ft 2 in	656 ft 2 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Weight	390 t859,802 lb	859,802 lb