A TER

A TER
X 73595 at Moreuil station in 2008.
Stock typeDiesel multiple unit
In service1999–
ManufacturerAlstom
Built at
Family nameAlstom Coradia
Constructed1999–2004
Entered service1999
Number built
  • X73500: 312
  • X73900: 19
  • CFL2100: 6
  • DB641: 40
  • Total: 377
Capacity
  • SNCF:
  • 61 (seated)
  • 17 (standing)
  • DB:
  • 55 standard
  • 8 first
  • 17 tip seats
Operators
Specifications
Train length28.9 m (94 ft 10 in)
Width2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Height3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
Floor height550 mm (22 in)
Entrylevel
Maximum speed
  • X73500: 140 km/h (87 mph)
  • X73900, DB 641: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight47.95 long tons (48.72 t)
Prime moverMAN D 2866
Engine type6-cylinder diesel
Cylinder count2
Power output514 kW (689 hp)
UIC classification(1A)(A1)
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The A TER or A-TER is a family of diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains operated by Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF) for Transport express régional (TER) regional train services in France, and by Deutsche Bahn for regional train services in Germany. 377 units were built between 1999 and 2004 by Alstom. There are three classes: Class X 73500, Class X 73900, and DBAG Class 641.