Russia: The first five-car train of the 81-725.3/726.3/727.3 series has entered service on the Leninskaya Line in Novosibirsk. By the end of the year, the TMH plant in Mytishchi is scheduled to deliver four more trainsets.
The Ermak has been developed on the same platform as the Baltiets train for Saint Petersburg. It is reported that all core components, including traction motors and drives, brakes, air compressor, doors, yaw dampers, and reduction drives, are produced in Russia.
The Ermak metro train from the TMH plant in Mytishchi in Novosibirsk. Source: Government of Novosibirsk oblast
The interior is equipped with a split AC system providing forced ventilation and air purification. The passenger saloon features wear-resistant vinyl seats and designated areas for passengers with reduced mobility. The door glasing ensures a visibility area of up to 49%.
The contracts for the supply of five trainsets were signed in 2024. The Novosibirsk Metro ordered two directly from TMH, while another three are being supplied under a finance lease arrangement involving Sberbank Leasing. Each trainset costs RUB 862 mln ($10,6 mln).
