The I11 is a type of

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used since 1995 in the network of the Belgian railway company

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for long distance (InterCity) trains.

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The carriages were built by Bombardier and BN in

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, Belgium between 1995 and 1997.Sources:
Three types were constructed: 36 of an "A type" with 60 first class seats in +1configuration, 106 of a "B type" with 80 second class seats in +2formation, and 21 "BDx type" control cars with 58 second class seats and incorporating a driving cab. P2011 I11

The designation "I" indicates that the vehicle is also suitable for international traffic, but they are mostly used for work inside Belgium; they have been used for international services including to

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(Italy), and

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and

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(Switzerland) in the early 2000s. The carriages have

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and electronic displays, and a top operating speed of with good ride quality and low sound levels, the bogies are an

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type. They can operate in push pull mode with NMBS/SNCB Class 13 or Class 18 locomotives, the units have also been used with two control cars and a mid-train locomotive. The I11 coaches are mainly used with double decker M7 Cars on the IC-01

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route.

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* * Railway coaches of Belgium {{europe-rail-transport-stub

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