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Electric locomotive

EVR MEV-1

Built by EVR

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
800 kW
1,073 hp
Weight
55 t
121,254 lb
Length
19.6 m
64 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1997
1 units

Overview of the EVR MEV-1

Discover the MEV-1, a powerful electric locomotive designed for efficiency and performance.

This robust electric unit, model MEV-1, operates on 1520 mm gauge tracks, making it a distinctive sight.

Built in 1997 by EVR, the MEV-1 boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and an impressive power output of 800 kW.

With a length of 19.6 meters and a width of 3.48 meters, this locomotive is engineered for significant operational capacity.

Serving AS Eesti Liinirongid in Estonia, the MEV-1, also known as Elron MEV-1, is a key player in modern railway transport.

EVR MEV-1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesER2
Built byEVR · 19971 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output800 kW1,073 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.6 m64 ft 4 in
Width3.48 m11 ft 5 in
Height5.09 m16 ft 8 in
Weight55 t121,254 lb
Axle load13.65 t30,093 lb

Operators of the EVR MEV-1

Railway companies that have operated the MEV-1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
AS Eesti LiinirongidElron MEV-1Estonia

EVR MEV-1 photos

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