SNCF Class BB 17000
| Industry | Rail transport equipment manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | France |
The Class BB 17000 electric locomotives with a B-B wheel arrangement were manufactured by Alsthom between 1965 and 1968, specifically for suburban transit around the Paris area. Engineered to run on a 25 kV AC overhead electrical system, they mainly pulled Voiture de banlieue à 2 niveaux#VB2N push-pull sets on heavily trafficked commuter lines. Known by the nickname Danseuses ("Dancers") due to their lively motion, the series consisted of 105 locomotives.
By the year 2020, the entire class had been withdrawn from operational use. Among them, locomotive BB 17051 bore the name Cormeilles-en-Parisis, highlighting its regional ties within the Paris vicinity.
Service
Initially assigned to a variety of train services, these locomotives were eventually dedicated solely to suburban "trains de la banlieue" around Paris, managed exclusively by Transilien.