MF 88

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MF 88
MF 88 on Louis Blanc, Paris Métro Line 7bis.
MF 88 on Louis Blanc, Paris Métro Line 7bis.

In service 1993 - Current
Manufacturer Alstom, Faiveley, Renault, ANF
Number built 27 cars
Formation 3 per trainset
Capacity 425 per car
Operator RATP
Lines served Line 7bis
Specifications
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Traction system GTO
Power output 840 kW
Gauge 1,435 mm
Voltage 750 V 3rd rail
Interior of the MF 88.
Interior of the MF 88.

The MF 88 is a steel-wheel variant of electric multiple units used on Paris's Métro system. RATP contracted a consortium of manufacturers together following successful tests of the BOA prototype, with Ateliers du Nord de la France (now Bombardier Transportation) in charge of the project.

A total of nine train-sets were built, which currently operate on Line 7bis in a three-car formation. The high rate of wear-and-tear of the train-sets has made maintenance much more expensive than expected; it has been speculated that they are likely to be replaced by spare MF 67s, which in turn were replaced by the MF 2000.

[edit] Tehnical specifications

  • Manufacturers: Alstom, Faiveley, Renault, ANF
  • Electric source: 750V by third rail
  • Traction: GTO (Gate Turn Off)
  • Power: 2 engines per motor coach of 210 KW, 840 KW per train
  • Maximum speed: 70 km/h
  • Bogies: Bi-Directional
  • Length: 46,44 meters
  • Train-set: M-B-M
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