TCO Z 8800

Built by CIMT, ANF, TCO

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

3,000 kW

4,023 hp

Weight

221 t

487,221 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1984–1988

Overview of the TCO Z 8800

Explore the Z 8800, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served passengers in France with distinction.

Part of the Z2 family and belonging to the Z 20500 series, these trains were manufactured between 1984 and 1988 by CIMT, ANF, and TCO.

The Z 8800 features a 4-car formation and operates on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), reaching a top speed of 140 km/h. It boasts impressive dimensions, with a car length of 98.76 meters, a width of 2.85 meters, and a height of 4.32 meters, weighing in at 221 tons.

Engineered with dual electric systems (25 kV AC 50 Hz and 1.5 kV DC), this EMU delivers a powerful 3000 kW output and a tractive effort of 310 kN, making it a dependable asset for the SNCF (French National Railway Corporation).

TCO Z 8800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Z 20500
Family	Z2
Built by	CIMT, ANF, TCO · 1984–1988
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	3,000 kW4,023 hp	4,023 hp
Tractive effort	310 kN69,691 lbf	69,691 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	4 cars
Car length	98.76 m324 ft 0 in	324 ft 0 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	4.32 m14 ft 2 in	14 ft 2 in
Weight	221 t487,221 lb	487,221 lb