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Electric multiple unit

Vagonmash Ezh-3 / 81-710

Built by Metrovagonmash, Vagonmash

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1973–1979

Overview of the Vagonmash Ezh-3 / 81-710

Explore the Ezh-3 / 81-710, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has left its mark on railway history.

Built by Metrovagonmash and Vagonmash between 1973 and 1979, this robust locomotive was a staple for the Moscow Metro.

Designed for a 1520 mm gauge, it operates efficiently with 750 V DC supplied via a third rail, reaching a top speed of 90 km/h.

Discover the legacy of Russian railway engineering with the Ezh-3 81-710, a testament to durable and functional metro transport.

Its operational career in Russia, specifically with the Moscow Metro, highlights its importance in urban transit systems.

Vagonmash Ezh-3 / 81-710 technical specifications

Value
Built byMetrovagonmash, Vagonmash · 1973–1979
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
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Operators of the Vagonmash Ezh-3 / 81-710

Railway companies that have operated the Ezh-3 / 81-710, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Moscow MetroMM 81-710Russia

Vagonmash Ezh-3 / 81-710 photos

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