A modernized version of the EP2DM electric train, designed to operate on the Yaroslavl line of the Moscow Railway, was presented at the Yaroslavl Station in Moscow. The first train will be put into service next week. In early March, TsPPK received five eleven-car trains of this model from Transmashholding. The EP2DM is entirely produced from Russian components and is included in the Register of Russian Industrial Products of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Technical characteristics of EP2DM
The EP2DM electric train (Electric Train Suburban Diesel-Modernized) is designed for 3 kV DC lines. The design speed is 120 km/h.
The power plant consists of asynchronous traction motors with a microprocessor control system (IGBT transistors), providing regenerative braking and smooth acceleration.
The car bodies are made of stainless steel, which increases corrosion resistance and extends maintenance intervals.
- Composition: 11 cars
- Design speed: 120 km/h
- Traction drive: asynchronous, regenerative braking
- Control system: microprocessor (Russian development)
- Body material: stainless steel
- Production: full cycle from domestic components
Interior solutions in the EP2DM train
The updated version uses elements unified with the "Ivolga 4.0" train:
- passenger seats – similar to the "Ivolga" model;
- handrails with hooks for bags at the seat level;
- navigation displays in the vestibules;
- leaning pads with USB charging for gadgets in the vestibule area.
The interior is decorated in a mint color scheme, which is already used on other updated TsPPK trains.
Fleet update on the Yaroslavl line of the Moscow Railway
By the end of 2026, 11 "Ivolga 4.0" trains will be delivered to the line. The total fleet of modern trains on the Yaroslavl line will reach 92 units by 2030. Five modernized EP2DM trains will begin operating in the coming months.
The use of asynchronous drive and recuperation reduces energy consumption by 20–25% compared to previous generation trains. The unification of seats and interior panels with "Ivolga 4.0" simplifies maintenance and creates a unified standard of comfort for passengers.