© trainspo.comSiemens ES1
Built by Siemens
Overview of the Siemens ES1
Discover the Siemens ES1, a modern Desiro ML EMU operating on Russian Railways.
This versatile electric multiple unit boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a capacity for 453 passengers.
Built by Siemens in 2011, the ES1 features a 5-car formation (2M3T) and operates on a 1520 mm gauge.
With a train length of 126.5 meters and capable of handling both 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the ES1 is an efficient and powerful locomotive.
Its impressive power output of 2550 kW makes it a key asset for passenger transport in Russia.
Siemens ES1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Desiro ML | |
| Family | Desiro | |
| Built by | Siemens · 2011 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,550 kW3,420 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| Formation | 5 cars (2M3T) | |
| Capacity | 453 seats | |
| Train length | 126.5 m415 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.48 m11 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Siemens ES1
Railway companies that have operated the ES1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD ES1 | Russia |
Siemens ES1 photos
Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.
More electric multiple units from Siemens

Siemens
TDR 460
Electric multiple unit
2007–2008 · 160 km/h

Siemens
BR 380/0
Electric multiple unit
2009–2011 · 161 km/h

Siemens
BR 380/1
Electric multiple unit
2009–2011 · 161 km/h

Siemens
ODEG 4746
Electric multiple unit
2019 · 160 km/h

Siemens
BR 350/2
Electric multiple unit
2008–2009 · 160 km/h

Siemens
OSE 460
Electric multiple unit
2004–2006 · 160 km/h

Siemens
BR 707
Electric multiple unit
2016–2017 · 160 km/h

Siemens
SLT-6
Electric multiple unit
2007 · 160 km/h
Similar electric multiple units from other manufacturers

DMZ
ED6
Electric multiple unit
160 km/h

Stadler
Flirt 4/10 3kV 1520mm
Electric multiple unit
2012 · 160 km/h

Stadler
Flirt 3/8 3kV 1520mm
Electric multiple unit
2013 · 160 km/h

Stadler
Flirt 4/10 25kV 1520mm
Electric multiple unit
2011–2012 · 160 km/h

Hyundai Rotem
HRCS2
Electric multiple unit
2011 · 180 km/h

KVSZ
E-KM
Electric multiple unit
2013–2015

ULKM
ES1P
Electric multiple unit
2018 · 160 km/h

TorVZ
ET4A
Electric multiple unit
2011–2013 · 130 km/h