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Electric multiple unit

Vagonmash 81-556

Built by Škoda, Vagonmash, KIRZ

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
2008

Overview of the Vagonmash 81-556

Discover the 81-556, a robust EMU designed for efficient metropolitan transport.

Built by Škoda, Vagonmash, and KIRZ in 2008, this electric multiple unit operates on a 1520 mm gauge and is powered by a 750 V DC third rail system.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a height of 3.65 meters, the 81-556 is a key component of the Saint Petersburg Metro in Russia, ensuring reliable urban transit.

Explore the impressive characteristics of this widely used metropolitan train.

Vagonmash 81-556 technical specifications

Value
Built byŠkoda, Vagonmash, KIRZ · 2008
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
Height3.65 m12 ft 0 in
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Operators of the Vagonmash 81-556

Railway companies that have operated the 81-556, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Saint Petersburg MetroPM 81-556Russia

Vagonmash 81-556 photos

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