Vagonmash 81-717.5M

Built by Metrovagonmash, Vagonmash

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1993–2012

Overview of the Vagonmash 81-717.5M

Discover the 81-717.5M, a reliable electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for metro operations.

This robust train, built by Metrovagonmash and Vagonmash between 1993 and 2012, operates on a 1520 mm gauge track.

It is powered by a 750 V DC third rail system, ensuring efficient urban transit.

The 81-717.5M is a familiar sight in the Moscow Metro and the Kiev Metro, serving millions of passengers.

Explore the capabilities and heritage of this prominent metro locomotive.

Railway companies that have operated the 81-717.5M, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Moscow Metro	MM 81-717.5M	Russia
Kiev Metro	KM 81-717.5M	Ukraine

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