© trainspo.comAlstom Z 20500
Built by CIMT, ANF, Alstom
Overview of the Alstom Z 20500
Discover the Z 20500, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for the French railway network.
This impressive train, part of the Z2 family, was built by CIMT, ANF, and Alstom starting in 1998, with 194 units produced.
Capable of reaching a top speed of 140 km/h, the Z 20500 boasts a powerful 2800 kW electric system, operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and utilizing 1.5 kV DC power.
Operated by the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF), the Z 20500 is a reliable and efficient choice for passenger transport.
Alstom Z 20500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Z 20500 | |
| Family | Z2 | |
| Built by | CIMT, ANF, Alstom · 1998194 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 2,800 kW3,755 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.32 m14 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Alstom Z 20500
Railway companies that have operated the Z 20500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Z 20500 | France |
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