Metrovagonmash 81-717.5

Built by Metrovagonmash, Vagonmash

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1987–2006

Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-717.5

Discover the versatile 81-717.5 electric multiple unit, a workhorse of urban transit.

Built by Metrovagonmash and Vagonmash between 1987 and 2006, this robust train features a 1520 mm gauge and a car length of 19.21 meters, making it perfectly suited for demanding metro operations.

Powered by 750 V DC via a third rail, the 81-717.5 ensures efficient and reliable service, notably seen in the Yekaterinburg metro system.

With its substantial width of 2.67 m and height of 3.65 m, this locomotive offers a dependable and enduring solution for mass transportation needs.

Metrovagonmash 81-717.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	81-717
Built by	Metrovagonmash, Vagonmash · 1987–2006
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
Car length	19.21 m63 ft 0 in	63 ft 0 in
Width	2.67 m8 ft 9 in	8 ft 9 in
Height	3.65 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in