The B 81500 (often called BGC) is a class of
bi-mode multiple unit
An electro-diesel multiple unit (EDMU) or bi-mode multiple unit (BMU) is a form of a multiple unit train that can be powered either by electric power picked up from the overhead lines or third rail (like an electric multiple unit – EMU) or by ...
s built by
Bombardier for
SNCF
The Société nationale des chemins de fer français (, , SNCF ) is France's national State-owned enterprise, state-owned railway company. Founded in 1938, it operates the Rail transport in France, country's national rail traffic along with th ...
and used on the
TER network in
France
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. They are primarily used on suburban and regional services. It has been in operation since 2005 on the
TER Aquitaine,
TER Bourgogne,
TER Centre,
TER Champagne-Ardenne,
TER Languedoc-Roussillon,
TER Limousin
TER Limousin was the regional rail network serving Limousin (région), Limousin région of southwest-central France. In 2017, it was merged with TER Aquitaine and TER Poitou-Charentes to form the new TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Network
By train
...
,
TER Midi-Pyrénées,
TER PACA,
TER Pays de la Loire
TER Pays de la Loire is the regional rail network serving Pays de la Loire, France.
TER Network
The rail and bus network as of May 2022:[TER Rhône-Alpes
TER Rhône-Alpes was the regional rail network serving Rhône-Alpes région, eastern France. In 2017 it was merged into the new TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
TER network
Rail
Road
*Villefranche-sur-Saône – Mâcon-Loché TGV station, Mâcon T ...]
lines.
The Class B 81500 trains are composed of four or five cars, and have a capacity of around 300 passengers. They feature air-conditioning, comfortable seating, and are equipped with power outlets and onboard passenger information systems. They are designed to be accessible to passengers with reduced mobility, with features such as wheelchair ramps and audio announcements.
The trains are capable of operating on
diesel power as well as a 1.5 kV DC
electricity supply
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, and have a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). They have a modern and aerodynamic design, which helps to reduce energy consumption and improve their performance.
The class B 81500 trains are known for their reliability, comfort and energy efficiency. They are widely used in the French railway network and have been a key element in the modernization of the suburban and regional services in France.
Gallery
File:La Vesse-a.jpg, A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Vesse.
File:La Vesse-b.jpg, A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Vesse.
File:La Redonne.jpg, A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Redonne on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway.
B 81500
Bombardier Transportation multiple units
Hybrid multiple units of France
1500 V DC multiple units of France
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