High-speed electric train EVS-360
High-speed electric train platform for the first HSR line Moscow – Saint Petersburg: a joint engineering and production programme with phased delivery of trains for testing and certification.
Train characteristics
The electric train is intended for operation on the first HSR line Moscow – Saint Petersburg. Dual-system operation for 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC is provided.
400km/h
Maximum speed on HSR
360km/h
Maximum operating speed on HSR
8cars
Consist with double-traction capability
452passengers
Total passenger capacity
−40…+40°C
Operating temperature range
Service classes
The train offers four comfort levels for passengers. Meeting compartments are also provided. Design is developed with modern trends and operating experience of the Sapsan electric train in mind.
First
service class
Business
service class
Comfort
service class
Standard
service class
Schedule and key milestones
ECRT is the lead developer — design documentation has been developed since 2020 under contract with Russian Railways. Design follows an agreed work plan. In April 2024 a contract was signed for delivery of two lead prototypes with fixed deadlines for transferring design documentation to the manufacturer.
2023
Preliminary design
2024
Technical design
2025
Start of component manufacturing
2026
Detailed design
2027–2028
Testing and certification
Programme scale
Domestic companies are prioritised for project implementation. New designs and technologies are being developed for individual systems. The electric train manufacturer is Ural Locomotives. Transmashholding enterprises are involved in the project.
36systems
New systems for the high-speed electric train
>10 000parts
Components in the train structure
≥85%
Planned share of domestically sourced parts
160+organisations
Enterprises, research institutes, and design bureaus involved in development and production
Characteristics and indicators — based on materials from the round table "On the readiness of Russian industry sectors for the Moscow – St Petersburg HSR project", Federation Council, 9 December 2024.