© trainspo.comAlstom TGV TMST 3C
Built by GEC Alsthom
Overview of the Alstom TGV TMST 3C
Experience the TGV TMST 3C, a high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) built by GEC Alsthom between 1992 and 1996.
This impressive train boasts a top speed of 335 km/h, ensuring rapid and efficient travel. With a substantial capacity of 750 seats, it provides comfortable journeys for a large number of passengers.
The TGV TMST 3C features a 20-car formation and extends to a remarkable 387.2 meters in length, making it a striking presence on European rail networks. It operates for prominent services like Thalys, as well as the national railway companies of France and Belgium.
Alstom TGV TMST 3C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TGV TMST | |
| Family | TGV | |
| Built by | GEC Alsthom · 1992–199631 units | |
| Top speed | 335 km/h208 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 20 cars (2M18T) | |
| Capacity | 750 seats | |
| Train length | 387.2 m1270 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.81 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 752 t1,657,874 lb |
Operators of the Alstom TGV TMST 3C
Railway companies that have operated the TGV TMST 3C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SNCB/NMBS | SNCB TGV 3C | Belgium |
| Thalys | Thalys TMST | Belgium |
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF TGV 3C | France |
| British Railways Board | BR 373/1 | United Kingdom |
Alstom TGV TMST 3C photos
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