SNCF Class Z 9500

The SNCF Class Z 9500 electric multiple units were built by Alsthom between 1982–1983. They are, together with the Z 9600 units, the dual-voltage version of the Z2 family. They are operated by TER Franche-Comté, TER Bourgogne and TER Rhône-Alpes.Many units still run in their original livery and have the original orange interior, although the first refurbished units with the unified TER-livery and AGC-style interiors are beginning to appear as of July 2007.

SNCF Z 9500
Unrefurbished Z99582 of Region Franche-Comté at Arc-et-Senans station.
In service1982 - Current
ManufacturerAlstom
Family nameZ2 series
RefurbishedOngoing, 2007 - 2009
Number built20 trainsets (40 cars)
Formation2-car trainset
Capacity32 (1st class)
119 (2nd class)
8 (standing)
Operator(s)SNCF TER Bourgogne, TER Franche-Comté, TER Rhône-Alpes
Depot(s)Lyon-Vénissieux
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Train length50.2 m (164 ft 8.4 in)
Car length25,100 mm (82 ft 4.2 in)
Width2,480 mm (8 ft 1.64 in)
Height4,300 mm (14 ft 1 in)
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Weight126.7 t (124.7 long tons; 139.7 short tons)
Traction systemfour 750 V DC Alsthom TAB676 B1 traction motors
Power output1,275 kW (1,710 hp)
Electric system(s)1.5 kV DC and
25 kV AC Catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Braking system(s)Electrodynamic
Safety system(s)Crocodile, KVB.
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge


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