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Electric multiple unit

Alstom TGV TMST 3C

Built by GEC Alsthom

Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Weight
752 t
1,657,874 lb
Length
387.2 m
1270 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1996
31 units

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
SeriesTGV TMST
FamilyTGV
Built byGEC Alsthom · 1992–199631 units
Top speed335 km/h208 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz (12200 kW, 410 kN)
  • 1.5 kV DC (5700 kW, 350 kN)
  • 3 kV DC (12200 kW, 350 kN)
  • 750 V DC (3400 kW, 3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation20 cars (2M18T)
Capacity750 seats
Train length387.2 m1270 ft 4 in
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Weight752 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.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB TGV 3CBelgium
ThalysThalys TMSTBelgium
French National Railway CorporationSNCF TGV 3CFrance
British Railways BoardBR 373/1United Kingdom

Alstom TGV TMST 3C photos

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