Specifications - TGV Rhine-Rhone, France

Key Data
Operator	SNCF
Opening date	2011 (planned)
Route length	425km split into three sections:
Maximum line speed	320km/h
Gauge	1,435mm
Electrification
Voltage	25kV AC, 50Hz
Rolling Stock
Type	TGV
Builder	Alstom, Francorail-MTE, de Dietrich
Fleet total	300+
Build date	1978-present
Electrical equipment	Alstom
Trainset power	6,300kW to 9,000kW
Special Characteristics
	First phase of new project will massive reduce journey times between France and Switzerland, France and Spain and France and Germany
	Construction began in June 2006 with a 2011 opening date scheduled
	Finance has come from France and Switzerland to the tune of €2.3bn
	160 bridges to be built along the eastern branch
	Western and southern branches at preliminary study stage
	320km/h operation planned
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