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Electric multiple unit

Alstom Z 21500

Built by Alstom

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Power output
1,700 kW
2,280 hp
Weight
169 t
372,581 lb
Length
79.2 m
259 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Alstom Z 21500

Explore the Z 21500, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) serving France.

Built by Alstom, this reliable and efficient train is designed for regional TER transport.

With a top speed of 200 km/h and a length of 79.2 meters, the Z 21500 offers passenger comfort and convenience.

This robust train, weighing 169 tonnes and measuring 2.9 meters wide, operates on a 1435 mm gauge. It features powerful electric systems (25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC) and delivers 1700 kW of power.

Part of the Z TER series, the Z 21500 is a testament to French railway innovation.

Alstom Z 21500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesZ TER
Built byAlstom
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Power output1,700 kW2,280 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation3 cars
Train length79.2 m259 ft 10 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height4.22 m13 ft 10 in
Weight169 t372,581 lb

Operators of the Alstom Z 21500

Railway companies that have operated the Z 21500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF Z 21500France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF Z 21700France

Alstom Z 21500 photos

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