Alstom and Transmashholding have confirmed the design of a new electric train for regional and suburban connections on Russian market
Alstom and Transmashholding have confirmed the design of a new electric train for regional and suburban connections on Russian market
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Alstom Transport and its Russian partner Transmashholding (TMH) have confirmed the design project for
a jointly-created new electric train. The aim of this new product is to provide a reliable and economical
solution for renewing Russias regional and suburban fleets. The launch of a new regional train offering for
Russia opens a new chapter in the cooperation between Alstom and TMH.
These regional trains will come with a particularly competitive sales tag and maintenance offer in order to
meet the requirements of operators.
This train is designed according to the principles of basic platform and modular construction. This will
allow rapid modification of rolling stock of different types and composition, and adaptation of any future
power supply. The first prototype is scheduled to go out of the factory at the end of 2012.
The new electric trains will include 4 to 12 coaches (up to 1500 passengers) and will run at at speeds of
up to 160 km/h. It will operate according to the multiple unit system (i.e. two electric trains will, if
necessary, operate synchronously in coupling) on both tracks with high and low platforms. They will be
equipped with modern asynchronous traction drive and new bogies, providing a smooth run and reduced
impact on the track. New trains will also be equipped with modern passive safety systems and a modular
cabin.
These electrical multiple units will ensure high level of passenger comfort and accessibility for wheelchair-bound passengers on high and low platforms. Several types of interior design are being created, providing comfort for both short and relatively long journeys. The trains will be equipped with the most up-to-date means of ventilation, heating, air conditioning and air purification, information displays and lamps with light-emitting diodes.
A team of 60 specialists from Alstom and TMH engineering center TRTrans, have worked on the design
of this new electric train defining its architecture and aesthetic design, defining the components and
drawing up technical documentation. During the following stage - design documentation - the number of
Russian experts working with the project will increase significantly and most of the work will be carried
out in Russia. The trains will benefit from Alstoms expertise - more than 30 years of experience in regional
transport with more than 3000 regional trains sold throughout the world.