SNCF Class B 82500
French hybrid bicourant multiple unit
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The B 82500 (often referred to as BGC or BiBi[3][4]) is a class of dual-mode, multi-system, diesel and overhead electrification (1.5 kV DC, 25 kV AC) powered multiple unit built by Bombardier for SNCF.[5] It is one variant of the Autorail à Grande Capacité. These trains were built at Bombardier's rail manufacturing plant in Crespin.[1][6][7] Currently, it operates on TER lines and Transilien Line P.
Built atBombardier, Crespin[1]
Capacityseated: 204 to 220
Train length72.8 m (238 ft 10 in)
Car lengthend cars: 21 m (68 ft 10+3⁄4 in)
inner cars: 15.4 m (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
inner cars: 15.4 m (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
| B 82500 | |
|---|---|
 B82500 electro-diesel multiple unit at Provins | |
| Built at | Bombardier, Crespin[1] |
| Capacity | seated: 204 to 220 |
| Line served |   |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 72.8 m (238 ft 10 in) |
| Car length | end cars: 21 m (68 ft 10+3⁄4 in) inner cars: 15.4 m (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in) |
| Width | 2.95 m (9 ft 8+1⁄8 in) |
| Height | 4.02 m (13 ft 2+1⁄4 in) |
| Floor height | 1.26 m (4 ft 1+5⁄8 in) |
| Entry | 0.59 m (1 ft 11+1⁄4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Weight | 170 t (167 long tons; 187 short tons) |
| Prime mover | MAN |
| Engine type | Two Diesel Engines |
| Power output | 2x 588 kW (789 hp) @1800 rpm Electric; 1,300 kW (1,700 hp)[2] |
| Acceleration | diesel: 0.47 m/s2 (1.1 mph/s) 1.5 kV : 0.66 m/s2 (1.5 mph/s) 25 kV : 0.67 m/s2 (1.5 mph/s) |
| Electric systems | |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo'2'2'2'Bo' |
| Notes/references | |
| Sources =[2] except where noted | |
The class was officially launched at Troyes station on 9 October 2007 for service on the TER Champagne-Ardenne network.[2]
