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{{Short description|French high-speed mail trainset}}
{{Infobox train
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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 (France)|La Poste]]. The top speed of this [[SNCF TGV Sud-Est|TGV Sud-Est]] derivate was {{convert|270|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}, making them the fastest freight trains in the world.{{cn}} However, they have been retired in 2015.<ref name="railwaygazette"/>
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 (France)|La Poste]]. The top speed of this [[SNCF TGV Sud-Est|TGV Sud-Est]] derivate was {{convert|270|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}, making them the fastest freight trains in the world. {{citation needed|date=January 2018}} They were withdrawn in 2015.<ref name="IRJ: Final service">{{cite news|last1=Barrow|first1=Keith|title=Last post for French high-speed freight as postal TGVs bow out|url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/freight/last-post-for-french-high-speed-freight-as-postal-tgvs-bow-out.html?channel=523|access-date=23 July 2015|work=International Railway Journal|date=29 June 2015}}</ref>


== Services ==
== Services ==
The trainsets were built by [[Alstom]] between 1978–1986. These [[TGV]] units are essentially [[SNCF TGV Sud-Est|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. Each half-trainset consisted of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.{{cn}}
The trainsets were built by [[Alstom]] between 1978 and 1986. These [[TGV]] units are essentially [[SNCF TGV Sud-Est|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. Each half-trainset consisted of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}


In 2009, [[La Poste (France)|La Poste]] reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips.<ref>{{cite web | language=French| url=http://passion-trains.over-blog.com/article-30621865.html | title=TGV: La Poste supprime un quart des TGV postaux |trans-title=Service reduction for the TGV postal train|date=24 April 2009|work=Passion - Trains}}</ref>
In 2009, [[La Poste (France)|La Poste]] reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips.<ref>{{cite web|date=24 April 2009|title=TGV: La Poste supprime un quart des TGV postaux|trans-title=|url=http://passion-trains.over-blog.com/article-30621865.html|work=Passion - Trains|language=fr}}</ref>


On 21 March 2012 a demonstration freight train ran to [[St Pancras railway station|London-St Pancras]],<ref>{{cite news | title=Demonstration high speed freight train links Lyon and London | date=21 March 2012 | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/demonstration-high-speed-freight-train-links-lyon-and-london.html | publisher=[[Railway Gazette International]]}}</ref> but there was no follow-up.
On 21 March 2012 a demonstration freight train ran to [[St Pancras railway station|London-St Pancras]],<ref>{{cite magazine | title=Demonstration high speed freight train links Lyon and London | date=21 March 2012 | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/demonstration-high-speed-freight-train-links-lyon-and-london.html | magazine=[[Railway Gazette International]]}}</ref> but there was no follow-up.


In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to [[swap bodies]] instead.<ref name="railwaygazette">{{cite news|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/freight/single-view/view/swap-bodies-to-carry-mail-by-rail.html|accessdate=3 July 2014|title=Swap bodies to carry mail by rail|work=[[Railway Gazette International]]}}</ref> The final service was on 27 June 2015 between Cavaillon ([[Marseilles]]) and Charolais (Paris).<ref name="IRJ: Final service">{{cite news|last1=Barrow|first1=Keith|title=Last post for French high-speed freight as postal TGVs bow out|url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/freight/last-post-for-french-high-speed-freight-as-postal-tgvs-bow-out.html?channel=523|accessdate=23 July 2015|work=International Railway Journal|date=29 June 2015}}</ref> La Poste originally was seeking a buyer for the fleet,<ref name="IRJ: Final service"/> however in December 2016 three trainsets were dismantled by SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay)<ref>Rapport de présentation 'Prestations de démantèlement de rames Tgv postal'. G Chan Liat (in French). 3 September 2016</ref> leaving only a half spare trainset left.
In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to [[swap bodies]] instead as part of a major logistics restructuring and expansion which the trainsets were not capable of handling.<ref name="IRJ: Final service"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/freight/single-view/view/swap-bodies-to-carry-mail-by-rail.html|access-date=3 July 2014|title=Swap bodies to carry mail by rail|work=[[Railway Gazette International]]}}</ref> Additionally, the demand for fast overnight mail services has been decreasing in recent years. The final service was on 27 June 2015 between Cavaillon ([[Marseilles]]) and Charolais (Paris).<ref name="IRJ: Final service"/> La Poste originally was seeking a buyer for the fleet,<ref name="IRJ: Final service"/> however in December 2016 three trainsets were dismantled by SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay)<ref>Rapport de présentation 'Prestations de démantèlement de rames Tgv postal'. G Chan Liat (in French). 3 September 2016</ref> leaving only a half spare trainset left.


==Fleet details==
==Fleet details==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[British Rail Class 325]], {{convert|100|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|disp=flip}} postal EMUs used in Britain
*[[British Rail Class 325]], {{convert|100|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|disp=flip}} postal EMUs used in Britain
*[[FS Class ETR 500]], in freight operation since October, 2018. Maximum speed is {{convert|300|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}, average speed is {{convert|180|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 14:36, 18 June 2024

TGV La Poste
TGV La Poste trainset
In service1984- 27 June 2015[1]
ManufacturerGEC-Alsthom
Family nameTGV
Number built2+1⁄2 (new) + 1 (converted)
Number preserved3 + 1⁄2 spare set
Formation10 cars
(2 power cars, 8 postal cars)
OperatorsSNCF for La Poste
Specifications
Train length200 m (656 ft 2 in)
Width2.904 m (9 ft 6.3 in)
Maximum speed270 km/h (168 mph)
Power output6,800 kW (9,119 hp) @ 25 kV
Electric system(s)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Safety system(s)TVM-300, KVB
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

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 270 km/h (168 mph), making them the fastest freight trains in the world. [citation needed] They were withdrawn in 2015.[1]

Services

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The trainsets were built by Alstom between 1978 and 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. Each half-trainset consisted of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.[citation needed]

In 2009, La Poste reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips.[2]

On 21 March 2012 a demonstration freight train ran to London-St Pancras,[3] but there was no follow-up.

In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to swap bodies instead as part of a major logistics restructuring and expansion which the trainsets were not capable of handling.[1][4] Additionally, the demand for fast overnight mail services has been decreasing in recent years. The final service was on 27 June 2015 between Cavaillon (Marseilles) and Charolais (Paris).[1] La Poste originally was seeking a buyer for the fleet,[1] however in December 2016 three trainsets were dismantled by SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay)[5] leaving only a half spare trainset left.

Fleet details

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Class Number in service Year built Operator Current units Notes
Series 923000 2.5 (5 half-sets) 1981 La Poste P1-P5
1 (2 half-sets) 1984 P6-P7 Rebuilt from SNCF TGV Sud-Est passenger trainset no. 38

See also

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  • British Rail Class 325, 161 km/h (100 mph) postal EMUs used in Britain
  • FS Class ETR 500, in freight operation since October, 2018. Maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph), average speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Barrow, Keith (29 June 2015). "Last post for French high-speed freight as postal TGVs bow out". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  2. ^ "TGV: La Poste supprime un quart des TGV postaux". Passion - Trains (in French). 24 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Demonstration high speed freight train links Lyon and London". Railway Gazette International. 21 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Swap bodies to carry mail by rail". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  5. ^ Rapport de présentation 'Prestations de démantèlement de rames Tgv postal'. G Chan Liat (in French). 3 September 2016

Further reading

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  • Perren, Brian (15–28 February 1995). Kelly, Peter (ed.). "Speeding La Poste". RAIL. No. 246. pp. 36–37. ISSN 0953-4563.


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