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TGV Sud-Est
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Alstom and Francorail

TGV Sud-Est

TGV Sud-Est

France · 1981

1981 · High-speed · Electric

TGV Sud-Est

TGV PSE · orange TGV

Preserved · EMU

Specification

Specification plate for TGV Sud-Est
ClassTGV Sud-Est
NicknamesTGV PSE, orange TGV
BuilderAlstom and Francorail
Year introduced1981
Country builtFrance
RegionEurope
OperatorsSNCF
EraHigh-speed
Motive powerElectric
RoleHigh-speed
UICBo′Bo′+articulated trailers+Bo′Bo′
Wheel arrangementEMU
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built107
Power6,450 kW
Tractive effortTwo power cars, high gearing
Top speed380 km/h · 236 mph
WeightAbout 385 tonnes
Length200 m
StatusPreserved

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