UIC Passenger Coach Types - UIC Type Y

UIC Type Y

The UIC type Y was based on French proposals for an international express coach (Schnellzugwagen). Important differences from the type X were its shorter length and greater number of seats in 2nd class compartments. The coaches were 24.5 m long, the doors were also at the ends and a corridor coach configuration was standard:

  • 10 compartments of 8 seats in 2nd class
  • 9 compartments of 6 seats in 1st class

The French state railway, SNCF, had composite coaches, sleepers, dining cars and coaches with a luggage section built as part of the same series.

See also: UIC Y coaches of the DR

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