RA2 Multiple Unit
| RA2 multiple unit | |
|---|---|
 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
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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