NEVZ VL10U

Built by NEVZ, TEVZ

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

5,200 kW

6,973 hp

Weight

184 t

405,650 lb

Length

30.44 m

99 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NEVZ VL10U

Discover the robust VL10U electric locomotive, a powerful workhorse of Russian Railways.

This Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' articulated locomotive is built by NEVZ and TEVZ, featuring a formidable 5200 kW power output and a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a substantial weight of 184 tons and a length of 30.44 meters, the VL10U is designed for demanding operations on 1520 mm gauge tracks. Its 3 kV DC electric system ensures reliable performance across the vast Russian rail network.

Explore images and details of this iconic electric locomotive, often seen in RZD VL10U and RZD VL10UK configurations.

NEVZ VL10U technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	VL10
Built by	NEVZ, TEVZ
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	5,200 kW6,973 hp	6,973 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Length	30.44 m99 ft 10 in	99 ft 10 in
Width	3.16 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in
Height	5.12 m16 ft 10 in	16 ft 10 in
Weight	184 t405,650 lb	405,650 lb