The MŽ class 411 is an electric multiple unit built for Makedonski Železnici by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive.

MŽ 411
EMU seen in January 2016
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderCRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive
Build date2015-2016
Total produced2
Specifications
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electric system/s25 kV/50 Hz AC catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Career
LocaleNorth Macedonia

History

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Two three-car Class 411 EMUs have been built by CRRC under a contract signed in June 2014. The railway announced in June 2019 that the units have had electrical problems, which the manufacturer refuses to fix under warranty. There have also been issues with procuring spare parts, as the costs of shipping the items from China exceed the value of the parts themselves [1]

The units were financed in part with a €25 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development.[2]

Technical specifications

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Voltage

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This train set utilises 25 kV/50 Hz AC.

References

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  1. ^ "ŽRSM Transport Received Remaining Class 443 Electrics". www.railvolution.net. January 9, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "CRRC locomotive on test in North Macedonia". Railway Gazette International. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2020.