© trainspo.comRVR DR1A
Built by RVR
Overview of the RVR DR1A
Discover the DR1A, a robust and versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) renowned for its reliable service across Eastern Europe.
Built by RVR between 1976 and 1985, this distinguished locomotive operates on a 1520 mm gauge and boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.
Its significant power output of 736 kW ensures efficient operation for passenger transport.
The DR1A has been a cornerstone of rail networks in Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, serving various railway operators including Belarusian Railway, Edelaraudtee, and Russian Railways.
Explore the legacy and continued presence of the DR1A, a testament to enduring locomotive engineering.
RVR DR1A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DR1 | |
| Built by | RVR · 1976–1985 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 736 kW987 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Width | 3.15 m10 ft 4 in |
Operators of the RVR DR1A
Railway companies that have operated the DR1A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Belarusian Railway | BCh DR1A | Belarus |
| AS GoRail | GoRail DR1A | Estonia |
| Edelaraudtee | EDLR DR1A | Estonia |
| Kazakhstan Temir Zholy | KTZ DR1A | Kazakhstan |
| Latvian Railways | LDZ DR1A | Latvia |
| Passenger Train | PV DR1A | Latvia |
| Lithuanian Railways | LG DR1A | Lithuania |
| LTG Link | LTG Link DR1A | Lithuania |
| Russian Railways | RZD DR1A | Russia |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ DR1A | Ukraine |
RVR DR1A photos
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