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Electric multiple unit

RVR ER22

Built by RVR

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1964–1976
66 units

Overview of the RVR ER22

Discover the ER22 electric multiple unit (EMU), a reliable workhorse of the railway network.

Built by RVR between 1964 and 1976, this robust locomotive is designed for the 1520 mm gauge and operates on 3 kV DC electric systems.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a car length of 24.5 meters, the ER22 is well-suited for passenger services.

This versatile EMU has served in Kazakhstan with private owners and continues to be a part of Russian Railways' fleet.

RVR ER22 technical specifications

Value
Built byRVR · 1964–197666 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
Car length24.5 m80 ft 5 in
Width3.48 m11 ft 5 in

Operators of the RVR ER22

Railway companies that have operated the ER22, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Private owners group@private-kz ER22Kazakhstan
Russian RailwaysRZD ER22Russia

RVR ER22 photos

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