title: SNCF Class X 73900
text: # SNCF Class X 73900
  
  The X73900 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by the SNCF in France. They were built from 2001 to 2004 by Alsthom DDF. They are a version of the SNCF Class X 73500 equipped with train control systems for transborder services to Germany.
  
  ## General Information
  
  The trains are single railcars. The units were ordered joint with Deutsche Bahn, with their Class 641 units.
  
  The trains have modern features which were new to TER trains, such as:
  
  * PIS inside and out of the train
  * Low floor section with wide doors, for those with poor mobility
  * Air conditioning
  * Stronger cab area for reduced crash damage
  
  The trains can work in multiple of up to 3 sets.
  
  They are numbered X 73901 - X73919.
  
  ## Liveries
  
  * TER Livery - Metallic Grey with Blue ends and TER logos. Most X 73500 carry this.
  * DB Red - X73913 - X73915 wear a Red Deutsche Bahn livery with DB logos.
  
  ## Use of X 73900
  
  The units are used on services that operate into Germany from France.
  
  They operate the following services:
  
  * Saarbrücken - Strasbourg - Offenburg
  * Metz - Saarbrücken
  * Mulhouse - Müllheim - Freiburg im Breisgau
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * X73902
  * X73912 carrying special vinyls
  * X73906 carrying special vinyls
  
  ## Depots
  
  The class is allocated to Strasbourg depot.
  
  