© trainspo.comMTE BB 7600
Built by Alstom, MTE
Overview of the MTE BB 7600
Explore the iconic BB 7600 electric locomotive, a powerful and reliable machine from France's railway heritage.
Manufactured by Alstom and MTE, this notable locomotive belongs to the renowned "Nez cassés" family, sharing design roots with the BB 15000, BB 7200, and BB 22200 series.
With a top speed of 140 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BB 7600 is a workhorse for the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF).
Weighing 89 tons and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, this robust locomotive is built for dependable service across the French network.
Discover the engineering excellence and enduring presence of the BB 7600, a key element in French rail transport.
MTE BB 7600 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200 | |
| Family | Nez cassés | |
| Built by | Alstom, MTE · 201214 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Weight | 89 t196,211 lb |
Operators of the MTE BB 7600
Railway companies that have operated the BB 7600, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| French National Railway Corporation | SNCF BB 7600 | France |
MTE BB 7600 photos
Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.
More electric locomotives from MTE

MTE
ONCF E-1300
Electric locomotive
1992 · 160 km/h

MTE
NS 1600
Electric locomotive
1981–1983 · 180 km/h

MTE
BB 7200
Electric locomotive
1976–1985 · 160 km/h

MTE
BB 15000
Electric locomotive
1971–1978 · 160 km/h

MTE
BB 25150
Electric locomotive
1967–1977 · 130 km/h

MTE
BB 22200
Electric locomotive
1976–1986 · 200 km/h

MTE
BB 25100
Electric locomotive
1964–1965 · 130 km/h

MTE
BB 25200
Electric locomotive
1965–1975 · 160 km/h
Similar electric locomotives from other manufacturers

CRRC Zhuzhou
EPS CRRC
Electric locomotive
140 km/h · 7,000 kW

Newag
E4MSU
Electric locomotive
2012 · 140 km/h

Bombardier
F140 AC3
Electric locomotive
2011

GE
E60C-2
Electric locomotive
145 km/h

Newag
E6ACT
Electric locomotive
2009 · 140 km/h

Ansaldo
E428.226
Electric locomotive
130 km/h · 2,800 kW

CRRC Dalian
HXD3D
Electric locomotive
2012 · 160 km/h

CRRC Zhuzhou
HXD1D
Electric locomotive
2012 · 160 km/h