INTRODUCTION of new multiple units will lead to the withdrawal of almost all loco-hauled passenger trains in France within the next year or two.
The once widespread French Railways (SNCF) diesel Class BB67400 locos (built 19691975) are now restricted to two or three peak hour regional trains operating to and from Strasbourg, although this work may not survive into the New Year.The only other passenger work is occasional use working the overnight train from Rodez to Paris between Rodez and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These trains are booked for the more modern Alstom‘Prima’BB75000 diesel locos but BB67400 substitute when these are not available. Small numbers of BB67400 and earlier BB67200 versions remain in service, used for departmental and some freight trains.
Classic electrics too