© trainspo.comAlstom Z 92050
Built by CIMT, ANF, GEC Alsthom
Overview of the Alstom Z 92050
Discover the Z 92050, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from the French railway network.
Designed for the SNCF, this 4-car train set, featuring a 2M formation, ensures reliable and efficient service on the tracks.
Built in 1996 by CIMT, ANF, and GEC Alsthom, the Z 92050 boasts solid engineering and a top speed of 140 km/h. Its 2800 kW power output allows it to navigate lines with ease, providing a comfortable travel experience for passengers.
With a width of 2.82 m and a height of 4.32 m, this locomotive is perfectly suited for the 1435 mm standard gauge. Its total length of 103 m and weight of 229 tonnes signify its robustness and capacity to carry a significant number of travelers.
The Z 92050 is equipped with versatile electric systems, operating on 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC, making it adaptable to various railway infrastructures across France. It's a high-performing machine and a valuable addition to French railway history.
Alstom Z 92050 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Z 20500 | |
| Built by | CIMT, ANF, GEC Alsthom · 1996 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 2,800 kW3,755 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars (2M) | |
| Train length | 103 m337 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.32 m14 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 229 t504,858 lb |
Operators of the Alstom Z 92050
Railway companies that have operated the Z 92050, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Z 92050 | France |
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