SNCB/NMBS International passenger cars (I) and Sleeping cars (WL)International carriages are born in the 30's. The objective of SNCB/NMBS was to offer more robust cars, built in metal. They were also designed for the safety and comfort of travelers. I10 | La Brugeoise & Nivelles, Brugge | "UIC-Z" I11 | Bombardier Transportation - Eurorail | Sorting: • By groups By classes Alphabetical Table view Display: • Only in service With withdrawn Only withdrawn |
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| I6 | La Brugeoise et Nivelles, Brugge | "Eurofima" | ||||||||||||||
In 1977, SNCB/NMBS decided to order Eurofima carriages, also called VSE (Voiture Standard Européenne), many countries ordered them to modernize the comfort of the international trains. |
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61 88 19-70 61 88 19-90 |
601 ... 620 | Atelier Central de Cuesmes | 160 km/h 200 km/h |
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First carriages were released in "C1" Orange livery. In 1995, 7 I6 A were repainted in "Memling" livery for the Eurocity Vauban (608, 609, 610, 612, 613, 614, 618). In the early 2000s, I6 A were repainted in the "New Look" livery and in 2001, 4 of them were equipped for bicycle transport (605, 607, 615, 616). Between 2009 and 2013, 6 I6 A were modified to run at 200 km/h (601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606). 9 I6 A were sold for Regiojet in 2015. In 2017, 42 I6 A and B were refurbished with new interiors and new livery. |
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61 88 21-70 |
601 ... 660 | Atelier Central de Cuesmes | 160 km/h | ||||||||||
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First carriages were released in "C1" Orange livery. In 1995, 9 I6 B were repainted in "Memling" livery for the Eurocity Vauban (607, 610, 616, 620, 648, 650, 652, 656, 658). In the early 2000's, I6 B were repainted in the "New Look" livery and in 2001, 5 of them were equipped for bicycle transport (618, 625, 636, 640, 641, 645). Between november 2013 and december 2014, company HKX (Hamburg-Köln-Express) rented 10 I6 B for relation between Hamburg-Altona - Köln Hbf. 16 I6 B were sold for Regiojet in 2015. In 2017, 42 I6 A and B were refurbished with new interiors and new livery. 639 was damaged in 1983 in Germany and 612 burnt in 1988 in Arlon. Both were taken out of service. |
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| I10 | La Brugeoise & Nivelles, Brugge | "UIC-Z" | ||||||||||||||
At the end of the 80's, SNCB/NMBS needs to modernize its rolling stock. They order UIC-Z carriages in two parts: - UIC-Z1 with air conditioning - UIC-Z2 without air conditioning Today, UIC-Z2 are gradually being withdrawn from traffic. |
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51 88 11-70 | 001 ... 015 | Atelier Central de Salzinnes | 160 km/h | ||||||||||
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Only ordered without air conditioning, they received "C1" Orange livery. In the early 2000's, they were repainted in "New Look" livery an the interior has been changed. |
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51 88 21-70 61 88 21-70 61 88 21-90 |
001 ... 045 046 ... 080 |
Atelier Central de Salzinnes | 160 km/h 200 km/h |
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Painted in C1 " Orange livery at the beginning. In 1991, 3 I10 B were repainted in " Memling " livery for the Eurocity Memling (074, 077, 078). One of them has been modified to be a " Bistro" carriage (080). Three of them were repainted in "Memling" livery in 1995 for Eurocity Vauban (047, 061, 079). In 2009, every I10 B UIC-Z1 were modified to run at 200 km/h. UIC-Z1 and Z2 are also being modified to accommodate bicycles and passengers on wheelchair. In december 2025, SNCB sells I10 UIC-Z2 to other companies. GoVolta bought 2 Apm, 8 Bpm and 1 WR. |
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61 88 89-90 | 003 | Werkplaats van Mechelen | 200 km/h | ||||||||||
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Initially from I10 UIC-Z1 (079), it was tranformed into SR3 Disco carriage and used for international train or special train for festival. SR3 received a "New Look" livery in 2024. *6 for bar stools. |
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In the early 2000's, 4 of them became WR Restaurant carriages (005, 006, 007, 008). One is preserved in "Train World" Museum in CIWL style livery (006). The status of the others are unknown. |
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| I11 | Bombardier Transportation - Eurorail | ||||||||||||||
At the end of the 90's, SNCB/NMBS needs to reinforce EC/IC train rolling stock. They order 263 new coaches from Bombardier able to ride at 200 km/h. I11 are also the first Belgian carriages with an "passenger information system (SIV)". Used for Eurocity service, they changed for IC national services. Nowaday, they ride for IC national train and international train with Ouigo low cost services between Paris-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid or with Eurocity between Rotterdam CS - Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid. |
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61 88 10 90 | 001 ... 036 | Bombardier | [ |
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There was space for a telephone booth, but it was removed with the widespread adoption of cell phones. In 2024, 3 I11 A carriages were painted in pink "Ouigo" livery for the Ouigo train service between Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid and Paris-Nord. They are used as second-class carriages. Some of them received the "EuroCity" logo for the EC service between Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid and Rotterdam CS." |
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61 88 20 90 | 001 ... 106 | Bombardier | [ |
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In 2024, 18 I11 B carriages were painted in pink "Ouigo" livery for the Ouigo train service between Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid and Paris-Nord. Some of them received the "EuroCity" logo for services between Bruxelles-Midi/Zuid and Rotterdam CS." |
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61 88 80 90 | 001 ... 021 | Bombardier | [ |
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I11 BDbfpm cab control car has the same design as locomotive HLE 13/CFL 3000. Since 2023, they received "silent zone" stickers (Zone de silence / Stiltezone) for a test phase. Stickers are removed over time. They are equipped for wheelchairs and bicycles. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet. |
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| Report a bug | Permanent link | DrOé | 1.3.2025 | Data compilation: DrÓe Source and documentation: - Ferrovia: ferrovia.be - MMFL58: mmfl58.be - Data base from SNCB/NMBS railway museum "Train World": nmbs.adlibhosting.com/search/simple Autors of drawings: Zoltán Iván, modified drawings originally by Marc Le Gad. |
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Last update: 26.2.2026
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