© trainspo.comRVR EM2
Built by RVR, TVZ
Overview of the RVR EM2
Explore the powerful EM2 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), a robust and efficient locomotive designed for passenger service in Russia.
Operating on a 1520 mm gauge, this train is a testament to reliable rail transport, boasting a top speed of 130 km/h and an impressive power output of 4000 kW.
Built by RVR and TVZ, and refurbished between 2001 and 2005, the EM2, including variants like the RZD EM2 and RZD EM2K, plays a vital role in the Russian railway network.
Its dimensions, with a width of 3.48 m and a height of 5.09 m, are optimized for its operational environment, powered by 3 kV DC electric systems.
Discover the EM2, a key component in modern Russian rail travel, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys for countless passengers.
RVR EM2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ER2 | |
| Built by | RVR, TVZ | |
| Refurbished | MLRZ 2001 - 2005 | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 4,000 kW5,364 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Width | 3.48 m11 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 5.09 m16 ft 8 in |
Operators of the RVR EM2
Railway companies that have operated the EM2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD EM2 | Russia |
| Russian Railways | RZD EM2K | Russia |
RVR EM2 photos
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