© trainspo.comRVR ER7
Built by RVR
Overview of the RVR ER7
Discover the ER7, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from Russian Railways.
Built by RVR, this locomotive is known for its robustness and its ability to reach a top speed of 130 km/h.
Its 10-car formation, with each car measuring 19.6 meters long and 3.48 meters wide, is designed for the 1520 mm gauge railway network.
Powered by a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, the ER7 is a cornerstone of rail transport in Russia, operating under the RZD ER7K classification.
A reliable and high-performing choice for the vast Russian landscape.
RVR ER7 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | RVR | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 19.6 m64 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 3.48 m11 ft 5 in |
Operators of the RVR ER7
Railway companies that have operated the ER7, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD ER7K | Russia |
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