© trainspo.comMetrovagonmash 81-717.4
Built by Metrovagonmash
Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.4
Discover the robust 81-717.4 EMU, a reliable workhorse of the Sofia Metropolitan.
This electric multiple unit, built by Metrovagonmash between 1976 and 1988, is designed for efficient urban transit.
With a top speed of 90 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the 81-717.4 offers a substantial 19.21-meter car length.
Its 2.67-meter width and 3.65-meter height accommodate modern infrastructure, while its operation on 750 V DC via a 3rd rail ensures consistent power delivery.
Experience the dependable performance of this classic locomotive in service.
Metrovagonmash 81-717.4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 81-717 | |
| Built by | Metrovagonmash · 1976–1988 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 19.21 m63 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.67 m8 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 3.65 m12 ft 0 in |
Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.4
Railway companies that have operated the 81-717.4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Metropolitan | SM 81-717.4 | Bulgaria |
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