Russian Railways has unveiled the DP2D, the first domestic diesel train utilizing push-pull technology. Deputy head of the holding, Ivan Kolesnikov, stated that the train is intended for operation on the route between Saint Petersburg and Ivangorod. The rolling stock is designed for passenger transport on non-electrified railway sections where passenger traffic levels fluctuate.
The DP2D consists of a passenger locomotive and modified electric train carriages. The push-pull configuration allows the driver to operate the train from either the locomotive cabin or the head carriage, eliminating the need to re-position the locomotive at terminal stations. The train can be configured with two to six carriages and reaches a design speed of 120 km/h.
A six-carriage configuration provides 636 seats, including two spaces for passengers in wheelchairs. The locomotive features an upgraded control system, door monitoring equipment, and diagnostic displays. Passengers have access to ergonomic seating, air conditioning with air disinfection, LCD information displays, and USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports at every seat.
The train includes specialized infrastructure for accessibility and convenience. Two carriages are equipped with bicycle racks, while head carriages are adapted for passengers with disabilities. Additional inter-carriage connections have been installed to ensure the transmission of control and diagnostic signals throughout the entire train formation.
