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Electric multiple unit

Metrovagonmash 81-740.2B

Built by Metrovagonmash

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Metrovagonmash 81-740.2B

Discover the 81-740.2B, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train designed for urban transit. This robust locomotive, often seen in the Sofia Metropolitan under the class SM 81-740.2B, is built by Metrovagonmash and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

With a car length of 28.15 meters, a width of 2.7 meters, and a height of 3.65 meters, the 81-740.2B offers efficient passenger capacity and operational flexibility. Its reliable design makes it a key component of Bulgaria's railway infrastructure.

Explore the specifications and operational history of the 81-740.2B, a testament to contemporary railway engineering and a vital asset for metropolitan transportation networks.

Learn more about this impressive train and its contributions to public transport.

Metrovagonmash 81-740.2B technical specifications

Value
Series81-740
Built byMetrovagonmash
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length28.15 m92 ft 4 in
Width2.7 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.65 m12 ft 0 in

Operators of the Metrovagonmash 81-740.2B

Railway companies that have operated the 81-740.2B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sofia MetropolitanSM 81-740.2BBulgaria

Metrovagonmash 81-740.2B photos

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