© trainspo.comMetrovagonmash 81-717.2K
Built by Metrovagonmash
Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.2K
Discover the robust 81-717.2K electric multiple unit (EMU), a reliable workhorse in urban transport.
This model, built by Metrovagonmash in 2016, operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.
You'll find these trains serving commuters in Hungary, notably with the Budapest Transport Company (BKV), where they are designated as BKV 81-717.2K.
The 81-717.2K series represents a proven design, essential for efficient metropolitan transit systems.
Experience dependable service with this well-established locomotive type.
Metrovagonmash 81-717.2K technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 81-717 | |
| Built by | Metrovagonmash · 2016 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.2K
Railway companies that have operated the 81-717.2K, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest Transport Company | BKV 81-717.2K | Hungary |
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