Molière (train)
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The Molière was an international train operated by SNCF, initially linking Paris and Düsseldorf. The train was named after Jean Baptiste Poquelin, using his stage name.[1]
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Service type | Trans Europ Express (TEE) (1973–1979) InterCity(IC) (1980–1983) D train (1983–1986) EuroCity(EC) (1987–1997) | ||||
Locale | Germany Belgium France | ||||
Predecessor | TEE Paris - Ruhr | ||||
First service | 3 June 1973 (1973-06-03) | ||||
Last service | 14 December 1997 (1997-12-14) | ||||
Current operator(s) | SNCF | ||||
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||||
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz (France) 3000 V DC (Belgium) 15 kV 16,7 Hz (Germany) | ||||
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