The Kolomna plant, part of "TMH-Energy Solutions", has completed the delivery of two specialized EP2K electric locomotives (serial numbers 510 and 511) for the legendary "Red Arrow" train. The locomotives have already been handed over to the Oktyabrskaya Railway and have begun operating on the Moscow — St. Petersburg route.
The new locomotives are distinguished not only by their signature livery, which refers to the historical image of the train, but also by a number of technical improvements aimed at improving safety and ease of operation.
Instead of traditional rearview mirrors, digital video systems have been installed: high-resolution cameras are placed on the sides, and two touch-sensitive displays are in the driver's cab. The crew can flexibly adjust the brightness, select an active camera, or turn off one of the screens at night, reducing visual stress.
Additionally, the locomotives are equipped with modern LED headlights, which provide brighter illumination of the track in the dark and do not require mechanical focusing — unlike outdated halogen counterparts.
Electric locomotive EP2K is a two-section AC passenger locomotive designed for operation on main lines with a voltage of 25 kV 50 Hz. The power of each section is 4.2 MW, the design speed is up to 160 km/h. The locomotive is equipped with asynchronous traction motors, a microprocessor control system, and a KLUB-U safety system. The length with two sections is about 36 meters, the weight is about 192 tons. The EP2K is capable of carrying trains of up to 26 cars, ensuring stable operation in conditions of intensive passenger traffic on key routes of the Russian Railways network.
