RA2 Multiple Unit

The RA-2 Multiple Unit (Cyrillic:РА2) is a Russian diesel multiple unit (rail bus), 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.

RA2 multiple unit
RA2 Multiple Unit
In service2006–
ManufacturerMetrovagonmash, Russia
Constructed2005-2015
Entered servicefrom 2006
Number builtat least 115
Fleet numbersknown: 001-095, 101-120
Capacity
  • Power cars: 68 passengers
  • Trailer cars: 86 passengers
Operator(s)Russian Railways, Ulaanbaatar Railbus, Lithuanian Railways, Ukrainian Railways Serbian Railways
Depot(s)over 50 depots
Specifications
Width3.140 m (10 ft 3 58 in)
Weight
  • Power cars: 44 t (43 long tons; 49 short tons)
  • Trailer cars: 37 t (36 long tons; 41 short tons)
Prime mover(s)MTU
Engine typeDiesel
Power output2 × 350 kW (470 hp)
TransmissionHydraulic by Voith
Auxiliaries50 V
Braking system(s)Air
Coupling systemSA3
Track gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11 2732 in) Russian gauge

See also

References

    • - JSC "Spetsremont" factory (Russian)
    • - JSC "Spetsremont" factory (Russian)
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