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Electric multiple unit

Metrovagonmash 81-717.2

Built by Metrovagonmash

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1979–1988

Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.2

Discover the 81-717.2, a robust Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by Metrovagonmash between 1979 and 1988.

This model, with a standard gauge of 1435 mm, has been a reliable workhorse for urban transit systems.

In Hungary, specifically within the Budapest Transport Company (BKV), these units have operated as the BKV 81-717.2 class, contributing significantly to passenger transportation in the capital.

Explore the engineering and operational history of this classic railway vehicle, a testament to Soviet-era train design that continues to serve communities.

Learn more about the specifications and legacy of the 81-717.2 EMU.

Metrovagonmash 81-717.2 technical specifications

Value
Built byMetrovagonmash · 1979–1988
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
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Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.2

Railway companies that have operated the 81-717.2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Budapest Transport CompanyBKV 81-717.2Hungary

Metrovagonmash 81-717.2 photos

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