© trainspo.comMetrovagonmash 81-740.1
Built by Metrovagonmash
Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-740.1
Discover the 81-740.1 EMU, a modern electric train designed for the Moscow Metro.
This 5-car train, built by Metrovagonmash, offers a seating capacity of 218 passengers and a total length of 138 meters. It's based on the reliable 81-740 series.
Operating on a 1520 mm gauge with a top speed of 90 km/h, the 81-740.1 provides efficient and dependable urban transport.
Key dimensions include a car length of 28.15 meters, a width of 2.7 meters, and a height of 3.65 meters, powered by a robust 3400 kW output.
This train enhances the Moscow Metro fleet, prioritizing passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
Metrovagonmash 81-740.1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 81-740 | |
| Built by | Metrovagonmash | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 3,400 kW4,559 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 5 cars | |
| Capacity | 218 seats | |
| Car length | 28.15 m92 ft 4 in | |
| Train length | 138 m452 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.7 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.65 m12 ft 0 in |
Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-740.1
Railway companies that have operated the 81-740.1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow Metro | MM 81-740.1 | Russia |
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