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Diesel multiple unit

RVR DR1

Built by RVR

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1963

Overview of the RVR DR1

Discover the robust DR1 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), a reliable workhorse serving major railways.

Built by RVR in 1963, this DMU boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it suitable for various passenger transport needs.

With a gauge of 1520 mm, the DR1 is a prominent feature on the Belarusian Railway (BCh) and Russian Railways (RZD) networks.

Its substantial dimensions, including a width of 3.21 m and a height of 4.46 m, highlight its powerful presence on the tracks.

Explore the history and operational significance of the DR1 DMU, a testament to enduring railway engineering.

RVR DR1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDR1
Built byRVR · 1963
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
Width3.21 m10 ft 6 in
Height4.46 m14 ft 8 in

Operators of the RVR DR1

Railway companies that have operated the DR1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Belarusian RailwayBCh DR1Belarus
Russian RailwaysRZD DR1Russia

RVR DR1 photos

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