SNCF Class X 97150
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The SNCF
Class X 97150 diesel multiple unit
s, also known as type A2E (Autorails à 2 essieux), were built by Soulé in 1990. Three units, numbered X 97151-153 were built to operate the Guingamp
to Carhaix and Paimpol
lines.
Rails et Traction International, based in Raeren
, Belgium
have taken ownership of these and are making them available to open access
rail operators.
SNCF
The SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
Class X 97150 diesel multiple unit
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...
s, also known as type A2E (Autorails à 2 essieux), were built by Soulé in 1990. Three units, numbered X 97151-153 were built to operate the Guingamp
Guingamp
Guingamp is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Guingamp are called guingampais.-Breton language:...
to Carhaix and Paimpol
Paimpol
Paimpol is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.It is a tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.-Population:...
lines.
Rails et Traction International, based in Raeren
Raeren
Raeren is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. It was part of Germany until the First World War, after which it became part of Belgium. It is one of several towns in Eastern Belgium which still predominantly speak German....
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
have taken ownership of these and are making them available to open access
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rail operators.