RA2 Multiple Unit
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.
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| RA2 multiple unit | |
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 RA2 Multiple Unit | |
| In service | 2006– |
| Manufacturers | Metrovagonmash, Russia[1] |
| Constructed | 2005–2015[1] |
| 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 |
| Depot | 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 | 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 | 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 -
RA2-0014 -
RA2 at Govardovo station, Kaluga Oblast -
RA2 at Ozherelye station -
3-car RA2 at Kazan -
RA-2 at Mytischi railway station, Moscow region, Russia. -
Red-coloured RA2 in Ozyory, Moscow region
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Zasiadko, Mykola (2019-10-18). "New Russian railbus expands geography of routes". RailTech.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2026-03-03.