MI 79

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MI 79 is a class of electric multiple unit trains built for the Paris RER network, notably used on Line B.

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MI 79 canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf electric multiple unit
rolling stock
train class
alsoUsedOnLine RER A
brakeType electro-pneumatic brakes
country France
couplingCapability multiple units can be coupled in pairs
designedBy French rolling stock manufacturers
designedFor high-capacity commuter traffic
regional service
suburban service
designedToOperateOn both RATP and SNCF infrastructure
doorType sliding plug doors
electrificationSystem 1.5 kV DC overhead line
25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line
enteredService 1980
fleetRole core rolling stock of RER B for several decades
formation 4-car sets
hasCab driving cabs at both ends of the unit
hasPantograph yes
introduced 1979
livery RATP/SNCF RER corporate colors
multipleUnitType dual-voltage EMU
networkSegment north–south cross-city RER axis via central Paris
operator RATP
linked to: RATP group

SNCF
operatorType joint RATP–SNCF fleet
passengerAccess high-platform boarding
powerType electric
primaryLine RER B
linked to: RER B line
purpose to handle growing RER B ridership
railwayNetwork Paris RER
linked to: RER network
region Paris metropolitan area
routeType mixed underground and surface operation
safetySystem French national signalling systems compatible with RER
serviceArea Île-de-France
serviceStatus in service (partially modernized)
serviceType all-stations and semi-fast services on RER B
successorClass MI 09
MI 2N
MI 84
trackGauge standard gauge
traction electric traction motors
usedFor RER interconnection services

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RER B usesRollingStock MI 79
subject linked to: B