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Sapsan
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The Sapsan (, ), also known as Velaro RUS EVS, is a Russian gauge high speed electric express train. The train is a Siemens Velaro model, which in turn is based on the ICE 3M/F high-speed trains manufactured by Siemens Mobility for Russian Railways (RZD). The trains started regular service on the Saint Petersburg–Moscow Railway in December 2009, at a maximum speed of and journey time of four hours between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Key facts

Train.capacity
604 / 1208
Train.name
EVS1/EVS2 Sapsan
Train.image
ЭВС2-02.JPG
Train.imagesize
300px
Train.caption
Siemens Velaro RUS (Sapsan) en route from Moscow to Saint Petersburg
Train.family
Siemens Velaro
Train.manufacturer
Siemens
Train.operator
Russian Railways
Train.formation
10 / 20 cars
Train.uicclass
Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Train.service
2009–present
Train.carlength
25.535 m / 24.175 m
Train.platformheight
(EVS2 only; delivery in 2015 onward)
Train.traction
Asynchronous induction motors
Train.tractiveeffort
(starting) @ (continuous)
Train.electricsystem
EVS1: 3 kV DCEVS2 (dual voltage units): 3 kV DC / Overhead catenary
Train.collectionmethod
Pantograph
Train.safety
KLUB-U

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Wikidata facts

Named after
Peregrine Falcon
Country
Russia
Mass
667
Manufacturer
Siemens Mobility
Image
ЭВС2-02.JPG
Height
4400
Width
3265
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Commons category
Sapsan
maximum capacity
604
date of official opening
2009-00-00
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Article · Italiano

Sapsan, anche denominato Velaro RUS EVS è un elettrotreno facente parte della famiglia del Siemens Velaro destinato al servizio sulle linee di alta velocità ferroviaria.

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