Sapsan

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.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Sapsan is referenced by 385 other articles, and connects out to high-speed rail, induction motor and Leningradsky railway station.

It is catalogued under topics including 25 kV AC multiple units, 3000 V DC multiple units and Electric multiple units of Russia.

Its subject is documented across 27 Wikipedia language editions.

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