© trainspo.comCIMT Z 20500
Built by CIMT, ANF, Alstom
Overview of the CIMT Z 20500
Discover the Z 20500, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for the French railway network.
These trains, also known as part of the Z2 family, were built by leading manufacturers like CIMT, ANF, and Alstom starting in 1998.
With a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 2800 kW, they provide efficient and reliable passenger services.
The Z 20500 features a track gauge of 1435 mm and a 1.5 kV DC electric system, facilitating seamless integration into the existing French railway infrastructure. Operated by the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF), this model represents a key component of passenger transport in France.
CIMT 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 CIMT 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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