TGV La Poste | |
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A TGV La Poste train near Chevry-Cossigny outside Paris. |
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Manufacturer | GEC-Alsthom |
Family name | TGV |
Entered service | 1984 |
Number built | 2,5 |
Number in service | 3 (including 1 converted from SNCF TGV Sud-Est trainset no. 38) + 1/2 spare set |
Formation | 10 cars (2 power cars, 8 postal cars) |
Operator | La Poste |
Specifications | |
Train length | 200 m |
Width | 2.904 m (9 ft 6.3 in) |
Maximum speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) |
Power output | 6800 kW @ 25 kV |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC 1500 V DC |
Safety system(s) | TVM 300/TVM 430 |
Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard gauge |
The SNCF TGV La Poste (TGV-Postes) trains were built by Alstom between 1978–1986. These TGV units are essentially TGV Sud-Est trainsets that are modified for transporting mail for the French postal carrier La Poste. The top speed is 270 km/h (168 mph), making them the fastest freight trains in the world.
5 half-trainsets were built, numbered 1-5. A further two, numbered 6 and 7, were converted from former TGV-SE trainset no. 38. Each half-trainset consists of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.
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Since 2009, La Poste has reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips[1].
Class | Number in service | Year built | Operator | Current units | Notes |
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Series 923000 | 2.5 (5 half-sets) | 1981 | La Poste | P1-P5 | |
1 (2 half-sets) | 1984 | P6-P7 | Rebuilt from PSE set |
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