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The [[SNCF]] '''TGV La Poste''' (TGV-Postes) trains 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 for the French postal carrier [[La Poste (France)|La Poste]]. The top speed is {{convert|270|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}, making them the fastest freight trains in the world.
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. However, they have been retired in 2015.


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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 consists of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.


== Services ==
== Services ==
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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 consists of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.

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 | 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>


On 21 March 2012 a demonstration freight train ran to London [[St Pancras International]],<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 London [[St Pancras International]],<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.


In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to [[swap bodies]] instead.<ref>{{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>
In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to [[swap bodies]] instead.<ref>{{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 is seeking a buyer for the fleet<ref name="IRJ: Final service"/>


In December 2016, La Poste dismantled 3 trainsets. The company SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay) was in charge of this operation.<ref>Rapport de présentation 'Prestations de démantèlement de rames Tgv postal'. G Chan Liat (in French). 3 September 2016</ref>
In December 2016, La Poste dismantled 3 trainsets. The company SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay) was in charge of this operation.<ref>Rapport de présentation 'Prestations de démantèlement de rames Tgv postal'. G Chan Liat (in French). 3 September 2016</ref>
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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
*[[Acela Express]] an American high speed electric passenger train

*[[AGV (train)|AGV]] a high speed electric passenger train made by Alstom in 2008

*[[TGV POS]], at a {{convert|357|mph|kph|abbr=on}} test run speed, the current [[TGV world speed record|top-speed world record]] holder


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{cite magazine|title=Speeding La Poste|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|pages=36–37|first=Brian|last=Perren|number=246|date=15–28 February 1995 |editor-first=Peter|editor-last=Kelly |issn=0953-4563}}
* {{cite magazine|title=Speeding La Poste|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|pages=36–37|first=Brian|last=Perren|number=246|date=15–28 February 1995 |editor-first=Peter|editor-last=Kelly |issn=0953-4563}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAd1w6jWRUM Watch video of TGV postal in Paris]
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Revision as of 10:38, 21 January 2018

TGV La Poste
TGV Sud-Est Postal - Bif de Chevry-Cossigny
TGV postal near Chevry-Cossigny.
In service1984-2015
ManufacturerGEC-Alsthom
Family nameTGV
Number built2,5 (new) + 1(converted from SNCF TGV Sud-Est trainset no. 38)
Number preserved3 + ½ spare set
Formation10 cars (2 power cars, 8 postal cars)
OperatorsLa Poste
Specifications
Train length200 m
Width2.904 m (9 ft 6.3 in)
Maximum speed270 km/h (168 mph)
Power output6,800 kW (9,100 hp) @ 25 kV
Electric system(s)25 kV AC
1500 V DC
Catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Safety system(s)TVM 300/TVM 430
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. However, they have been retired in 2015.


Services

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. Each half-trainset consists of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.

In 2009, La Poste reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips.[1]

On 21 March 2012 a demonstration freight train ran to London St Pancras International,[2] but there was no follow-up.

In mid-2015, La Poste ended TGV postal services, shifting mail services to swap bodies instead.[3] The final service was on 27 June 2015 between Cavaillon (Marseilles) and Charolais (Paris).[4]

La Poste is seeking a buyer for the fleet[4]

In December 2016, La Poste dismantled 3 trainsets. The company SME (Société Métallurgique d'Épernay) was in charge of this operation.[5]

Fleet details

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 a SNCF TGV Sud-Est passenger set

See also

References

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

Further reading

  • 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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