© trainspo.comRVR ER9E
Built by RVR
Overview of the RVR ER9E
Discover the ER9E electric multiple unit, a versatile and enduring passenger train that has served various railway networks with reliability and efficiency.
This series, built by RVR between 1981 and 1987, is designed for 1520 mm gauge tracks and operates on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems.
With a top speed of 130 km/h, the ER9E is well-suited for regional and commuter services.
It has been a staple of operations for Belarusian Railway, Russian Railways, and Ukrainian Railways, demonstrating its widespread adoption and importance in passenger transport across these regions.
Explore the legacy and operational presence of the ER9E series.
RVR ER9E technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ER9 | |
| Built by | RVR · 1981–1987 | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in |
Operators of the RVR ER9E
Railway companies that have operated the ER9E, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Belarusian Railway | BCh ER9E | Belarus |
| Russian Railways | RZD ER9E | Russia |
| Ukrainian Railways | UZ ER9E | Ukraine |
RVR ER9E photos
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