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Electric multiple unit

Vagonmash 81-540.5

Built by Vagonmash

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

2005

Overview of the Vagonmash 81-540.5

Explore the 81-540.5, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficient metro operations.

Built by Vagonmash in 2005, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 90 km/h, ensuring swift urban transport.

Operating on a 1520 mm gauge, the 81-540.5 is a key part of the Saint Petersburg Metro in Russia, providing reliable service.

Its dimensions are 19.21 meters in length, 2.71 meters in width, and 3.65 meters in height, powered by a 750 V DC third-rail system.

Vagonmash 81-540.5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	81-540
Built by	Vagonmash · 2005
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
Car length	19.21 m63 ft 0 in	63 ft 0 in
Width	2.71 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.65 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in

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Operators of the Vagonmash 81-540.5

Railway companies that have operated the 81-540.5, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Saint Petersburg Metro	PM 81-540.5	Russia

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