RA2 multiple unit | |
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![]() RA2 Multiple Unit | |
In service | 2006– |
Manufacturer | Metrovagonmash, Russia |
Constructed | 2005–2015 |
Entered service | from 2006 |
Number built | at least 115 |
Fleet numbers | known: 001-095, 101-120 |
Capacity |
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Operators | Russian Railways, Ulaanbaatar Railbus, Lithuanian Railways, Ukrainian Railways |
Depots | over 50 depots |
Specifications | |
Width | 3.140 m (10 ft 3+5⁄8 in) |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Weight |
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Prime mover(s) | MTU |
Engine type | Diesel |
Power output | 2 × 350 kW (470 hp) |
Tractive effort | 250 kN (56,200 lbf) |
Transmission | Hydraulic by Voith |
Auxiliaries | 50 V |
Braking system(s) | Air |
Coupling system | SA3 |
Track gauge | 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) Russian gauge |
The RA-2 Multiple Unit (Russian: РА2) is a Russian diesel multiple unit (railbus), type 2. The RA-2 is produced by Metrovagonmash and is designed for passenger transportation on non-electrified railway lines with high traffic, as well as suburban and inter-regional communication. They can be operated as a part of only two head end cars, and with one or two trailing cars. The head / end cars have one exit from the cab for high platforms, and one in the centre of the car high and low platforms.
Gallery
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Scale models of an EM4 Electric Trainset and an RA2 Multiple Unit at the Museum of the Moscow Railway
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RA2-0014
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RA2 at Govardovo station, Kaluga Oblast
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RA2 at Ozherelye station
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3-car RA2 at Kazan
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RA-2 at Mytischi railway station, Moscow region, Russia.
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Red-coloured RA2 in Ozyory, Moscow region
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