Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Renault U 825 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Railcar

Renault U 825

Built by Renault, Decauville

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
940 kW
1,261 hp
Length
26.13 m
85 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960–1963
119 units

Overview of the Renault U 825

Explore the French electric railcar, the U 825, a remarkable piece of engineering from Renault and Decauville.

This impressive unit, part of the SNCF Z 7100 series, was constructed between 1960 and 1963, showcasing the technological advancements of its time.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a robust power output of 940 kW, the U 825 is built for efficient and reliable service on the railways.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 26.13 meters, this railcar holds a significant place in French railway history.

Operated on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the U 825 represents a key era in the development of electric rail transport.

Renault U 825 technical specifications

Value
SeriesU 825
Built byRenault, Decauville · 1960–1963119 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output940 kW1,261 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length26.13 m85 ft 9 in

Operators of the Renault U 825

Railway companies that have operated the U 825, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
French National Railway CorporationSNCF Z 7100France

More railcars from Renault

All Renault models

Similar railcars from other manufacturers

All railcars