====== SNCF TGV La Poste ======


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The SNCF **TGV La Poste** (TGV-Postes) trains were built by Alstom between 1978–1986. These TGV units are essentially TGV Sud-Est trainsets that are modified for transporting mail for the French postal carrier La Poste. The top speed is 270 km/h (168 mph), making them the fastest freight trains in the world.


5 half-trainsets were built, numbered 1-5. A further two, numbered 6  and 7, were converted from former TGV-SE trainset no. 38. Each  half-trainset consists of a power car and four intermediate-trailers.


**__Services:__ **


Since 2009, La Poste reduced services from 8 to 6 daily round trips