© trainspo.comANF Z 23500
Built by ANF, Alstom
Overview of the ANF Z 23500
Discover the SNCF Z 23500, a versatile EMU designed for French National Railway Corporation services.
This double-deck electric multiple unit, also known as TER2N, boasts a sleek design and impressive performance, reaching a top speed of 140 km/h.
Built by ANF and Alstom, the Z 23500 features a formation of 2 cars and offers a capacity of 19 seats in first class and 155 in second class. Its 1435 mm gauge and a train length of 52.5 meters make it suitable for a variety of regional routes.
Operating on both 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC electric systems, this locomotive generates a power output of 1500 kW, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation. Explore the details and discover why the Z 23500 is a key player in French rail transport.
ANF Z 23500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TER2N | |
| Built by | ANF, Alstom | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,500 kW2,012 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars (1M) | |
| Capacity | 1st class 19, 2nd class 155 seats | |
| Train length | 52.5 m172 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.32 m14 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 124 t273,373 lb |
Operators of the ANF Z 23500
Railway companies that have operated the Z 23500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF Z 23500 | France |
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