The first Russian high-speed train for the future Moscow – St. Petersburg HSR line has completed an important assembly stage: the head and nose aerodynamic fairings were installed on the train. The work was carried out by specialists from the "Uralskiye Lokomotivy" plant, where the new high-speed rolling stock is being created.
The installation of the fairings allowed verifying the precise mating of the new elements with the car body, as well as evaluating the operation of the mechanisms of the movable nose module. These parts are considered among the most important structural elements of a train designed for operation at speeds up to 400 km/h.
The aerodynamic complex is responsible not only for the appearance of the train. The design reduces air resistance, noise levels, and energy consumption during movement. The head fairing ensures the airtightness of the driver's cabin at high speed, while the nose module covers the automatic coupler and protects it from snow, ice, and contamination.
The nose module received a combined structure of polymer and metal elements, including the frame, drive mechanism, and decorative panels. The head part is made of a fiberglass shell with metal embedded elements.
After checking the geometry and accuracy of installation, the fairings were painted in accordance with the approved design of the future high-speed train. This stage is necessary before proceeding to further checks and preparing the train for testing.