Russia: The traction motor, inverter and reduction drive elements were presented on 26 February to a delegation headed by Vitaly Savelyev, Russian Deputy Prime Minister, during their visit to the plant, a subsidiary of Sinara – Transport Machines.
The TAD650 asynchronous traction motor has been produced by Russian Electric Motors, part of Transneft. Weighing 750 kg, the 650 kW motor has a rotational speed of 5,900 rpm and an energy conversion efficiency of at least 95%.
The TAD650 asynchronous traction motor. Source: STM
For its part, Horizont, a Yekaterinburg-based research and production facility, has developed the traction inverter for the project. The new component with a 98% energy conversion efficiency boasts its compact size, in-house software, and block-modular design.
The traction inverter for a high-speed train. Source: STM
Ural Locomotives is currently preparing the site to start the production of Russian high-speed trains. According to the manufacturer’s contract with RZD, the first two vehicles are to be constructed, certified and delivered by the end of March 2028.
