© trainspo.comMetrovagonmash 81-715
Built by Metrovagonmash
Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-715
Discover the 81-715 EMU, a robust electric multiple unit renowned for its service in the Moscow Metro.
This iconic train, built by Metrovagonmash, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on a 1524 mm gauge.
With a car length of 19.21 meters, the 81-715 is designed for efficient urban transit.
Its dimensions, including a width of 2.82 meters and a height of 3.7 meters, are optimized for underground operations.
Powered by a 750 V DC third rail system, the 81-715 is a staple of Russian railway infrastructure.
Metrovagonmash 81-715 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Metrovagonmash | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,524 mmRussian broad gauge5 ft 0 in | |
| Car length | 19.21 m63 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.7 m12 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-715
Railway companies that have operated the 81-715, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow Metro | MM 81-715 | Russia |
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