.|left The VB 2Ns are designed to be used in
push-pull mode, although the cars are not powered, there is a
control car at one end of the train so that the
locomotive does not have to run around its train at the terminus. Passenger space is divided in two levels. Each end of coach is a vestibule from which two separate sets of stairs lead to the upper and lower-decks. The walkway and seating on the lower deck is situated below platform level to gain space and avoid unnecessary height. The upper-deck is relatively spacious as height is restricted although adults may walk standing up. All coaches have toilets apart from both end carriages. Next stop is announced vocally and visually. Speed is limited to .
Retirement The VB 2N equipment was retired starting in 2019, as
Île-de-France Mobilités and
SNCF replaced them with newer equipment. Since early 2019, the VB 2N trains on the
Transilien Line J are gradually being replaced by the
Z 50000 "Francilian" single-level
electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets. Starting in 2021, the VB 2N trains on the
Transilien Line N are scheduled to be replaced by new
Regio 2N (Z 57000) double-deck EMU trainsets. Additionally, starting in 2022, some of the Transilien Line J traffic between Paris and Mantes-la-Jolie will be shifted to an extension of the RER E line which will be equipped with Z 58000 "
RER NG" double-deck EMU trainsets. == Derivatives ==