Elektrische Lokomotiven aus europäischer Produktion

The first locomotive base model of Ural Locomotives is the eight-axle double freight locomotive 2ES10 'Granit' for 3kV DC networks. 221 units of this model have been ordered.

Two different liveries
The first eleven locomotives, the designated 2ES10-001 to 011 were delivered in a two tone grey livery, symbolizing the stone color of granite, referring to the name of the series. Starting with 2ES10-012, the standard red and grey RZD-livery was applied.

Front window
The design of the front window of the 2ES10 was changed when series production started. The 2ES10-001 and 002 have rectangular windows, as of number 003 the new trapezium shape was introduced, more in harmony with the design language of the locomotive.

2ES10-012 sold to OAO Apatit mining company (now 2ES10-222)
Mining company OAO Apatit, located in Apatity, bought one 2ES10 locomotive. It took over unit 012, that was then renumbered as 2ES10-222 in October 2012, being the first available number after the planned RZD-series (221 units on order). For RZD, Ural locomotives built a new unit with number 012.

Source: Railvolution 1/13

2015-01-23

[RU] Portrait of the 2ES10 -Granit- locomotive

2013-05-26

[RU] Ural Locomotives; Update x2

update 2013|05|26

[RU] Ural Locomotives; Update x2

It is not easy to keep up with the very dynamic locomotive market in Russia and the other GOS countries. European manufacturers are gratefully supporting the local industry with developing modern top of the bill products. Siemens is teaming up with Sinara. Together they established Ural Locomotives. All recent developments concerning this joint-venture summarized:

First a scheme with all orders/MoU, figures and class designations:

With the help of Siemens, the figure above has been updated. The second and third order may include (2)ES6 model locomotives too.

Designations for the recent order of 350
During the Hannover Messe, the Russian railways and Ural locomotives (Siemens+Sinara) signed a memorandum of understanding for the delivery of 350 single body electric locomotives. Two different types will be developed: ES7 (25kV AC) and ES10 (3kV DC). The final contract should be signed in 2014. In 2020 all 350 units should be delivered. - EK/Siemens

Modified design for 2ES7
At this moment, Ural Locomotives is developing the 25kV AC version of the Granit. This type has the working designation 2ES7. A first locomotive is currently under construction. In August 2013 the prototype should arrive at the VNIIZhT test center in Shcherbinka. After that it will be exhibited during the next EXPO 1520 fair, to be held from 11 until 14 September 2013.
First impressions of this new type of locomotive showed a cab design very similar to that of the 2ES10. But more recent artist impressions show a more detailed design with horizontal lamp housings in stead of vertical ones. A special grey livery is applied with red, white and blue details and promotional EXPO 1520 inscriptions on the side. - railvolution

Ukraine tenders for 2ES10 locomotives
Also the railways of the Ukraine (UZ) want 2ES10 locomotives. Under a leasing scheme they want to put 43 locomotives into service. Recently, UZ also ordered 300 new electric locomotives from Luhanskteplovoz, a subsidiary of Transmashholding. These twin-section machines will be designated 2EL4 (3kV DC) and 2EL5 (25kV AC). - railvolution

2013-03-28

[RU] RZD 2013 locomotive investment program

2010-10-27

[FR/RU/KZ] Alstom and Transmashholding very succesful in Russia and Kazakhstan

11.2010	2ES10-001 outshopped
04.03.2011	2ES10-001 dispatched to VNIIZhT test center
07.04.2011	2ES10-002 to Yekaterinburg for 5000 km acceptance test
15.04.2011	2ES10-002 hauls record train (7000t)
04.08.2011	2ES10-002 + one section of 2ES10-001 hauls record train (9000t) over the Ural
09.2011	service production with 2ES10-003 starts
12.2011	First eleven units in service
12.2011	First eleven units in service
11.2012	36 units in service

Source: Railvolution 1/13