An #SNCF 🇫🇷 Class #BB36000 #Astride electric is seen here at #Charleroi 🇧🇪 in June 2006. These #Alstom multi-current locos were built for operating in a range of European countries. Some of the class were hauling #Thello (France - Italy) passenger services on the French portion of the line.

#Bussoleno 🇮🇹 is a hub on the eastern ramp of the #MontCenis railway line. This is a busy freight corridor: a range of #SNCF 🇫🇷 #BB36000 #Alstom #Astride multi-current electrics are equipped corresponding to Italian norms and are hauling heavy freight trains across the border.