RVR ER9M

Built by RVR

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1976–1983

111 units

Overview of the RVR ER9M

Discover the ER9M, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) widely used across Eastern Europe. This robust train, with a top speed of 130 km/h, is a staple on the 1520 mm gauge railways.

The ER9M series, primarily built by RVR between 1976 and 1983, operates on a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system. It has served various prominent railway companies including Belarusian Railway, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Lithuanian Railways (LG and LTG Link), Russian Railways, and Ukrainian Railways.

With its reliable performance and adaptability, the ER9M has been a cornerstone of suburban and regional passenger transport for decades. Explore the impressive capabilities and widespread operational history of this iconic locomotive.

RVR ER9M technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	ER9
Built by	RVR · 1976–1983111 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in

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Operators of the RVR ER9M

Railway companies that have operated the ER9M, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Belarusian Railway	BCh ER9M	Belarus
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ ER9M	Kazakhstan
Lithuanian Railways	LG ER9M	Lithuania
LTG Link	LTG Link ER9M	Lithuania
Russian Railways	RZD ER9M	Russia
Ukrainian Railways	UZ ER9M	Ukraine