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RA2 Multiple Unit

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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
OperatorsRussian Railways, Ulaanbaatar Railbus, Lithuanian Railways, Ukrainian Railways
Depotsover 50 depots
Specifications
Width3.140 m (10 ft 3+58 in)
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
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)
Tractive effort250 kN (56,200 lbf)
TransmissionHydraulic by Voith
Auxiliaries50 V
Braking system(s)Air
Coupling systemSA3
Track gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11+2732 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.

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  • [1]- JSC "Spetsremont" factory (Russian)
  • [2] - JSC "Spetsremont" factory (Russian)