© trainspo.comRVR ER29
Built by RVR
Overview of the RVR ER29
Discover the ER29 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), a key player in Ukrainian passenger transport.
Operated by Ukrainian Railways under the UZ ER29 classification, this resilient EMU is built for the 1520 mm gauge of the Ukrainian rail network.
Boasting a top speed of 130 km/h, the ER29 offers efficient and comfortable journeys powered by a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, suitable for many electrified lines.
Constructed by RVR in 1985, the ER29 represents enduring railway engineering and continues to be an important part of Ukraine's commuter services.
RVR ER29 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | RVR · 19851 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in |
Operators of the RVR ER29
Railway companies that have operated the ER29, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ ER29 | Ukraine |
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