SNCF Class B 81500

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B 81500
Pantograph

The B 81500 (often called BGC) is a class of

TER PACA, TER Pays de la Loire, and TER Rhône-Alpes

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

electricity supply

, 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

A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Vesse.
A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Vesse.
A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Redonne on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway.
A SNCF Class B 81500 at La Redonne on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway.

Multiple units of SNCF

Diesel and
gas-turbine
multiple units

Diesel units	X 2100 X 2200 X 2400 X 2700 X 2720 X 2770 X 2800 X 3600 X 3700 X 3800 X 4200 X 4300 X 4500 X 4630 X 4750 X 4790 X 4900 X 5500 X 5800 X 9100 X 72500 X 73500 X 73900 X 76500 X 94750 X 97150
Trailers	XR 6000 XR 6200 XR 7300 XR 7800
Turbotrains	T 1000 T 2000 TGV 001

Electric
multiple
units

DC	Z 800 Z 850 Z 1200 Z 1300 Z 1400 Z 1500 Z 3600 Z 3700 Z 3800 Z 4100 Z 4200 Z 4400 Z 4500 Z 4900 Z 5100 Z 5300 Z 5600 Z 7100 Z 7300 Z 7500
AC	Z 6000 Z 6100 Z 6300 Z 6400 Z 11500
Dual-voltage	Z 8100 Z 8800 Z 9500 Z 9600 Z 20500 Z 20900 Z 21500 Z 21700 Z 22500 Z 23500 Z 24500 U 25500 Z 26500 Z 27500 Z 50000 Z 51500 Z 54900 Z 55500 Z 56500 Z 92050
Bi-mode units	B 81500 B 82500 B 83500 B 84500 B 85000 B 85900
TGV	Atlantique Avelia Euroduplex M (Avelia Horizon) Duplex Iris 320 La Poste POS Réseau Sud-Est TMST Thalys PBA Thalys PBKA

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