SNCF Class X 73900 SNCF Class X 73900 The X73900 is a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train type operated by the SNCF in France. They were built from 2001 to 2004 by Alsthom DDF. They are a version of the SNCF Class X 73500 equipped with train control systems for transborder services to Germany. The trains are single railcars. The units were ordered joint with Deutsche Bahn, with their Class 641 units. The trains have modern features which were new to TER trains, such as: The trains can work in multiple of up to 3 sets. They are numbered X 73901 - X73919. The
SNCF TGV La Poste SNCF TGV La Poste The TGV La Poste were dedicated trainsets for high-speed freight and mail transportation by French railway company SNCF on behalf of the French postal carrier La Poste. The top speed of this TGV Sud-Est derivate was , making them the fastest freight trains in the world. However, they have been retired in 2015. The trainsets were built by Alstom between 1978–1986. These TGV units are essentially TGV Sud-Est trainsets that are modified for transporting mail. 5 half-trainsets were built, numbered 1-5. A further two, numbered 6 and 7, were converted from former TGV-SE trainset no. 38.