Tver Carriage Works

Tver Carriage Works (TVZ) is a Russian railway rolling stock manufacturer headquartered in Tver, Russia. Founded in 1898, it is one of the oldest and largest carriage-building plants in the country. The company specializes in the design and production of passenger rail vehicles, including long-distance coaches, intercity trains, electric multiple units (EMUs), and metro cars. TVZ is a key subsidiary of Transmashholding (TMH), Russia's largest manufacturer of locomotives and rail equipment. Its products are used across the Russian railway network and exported to several CIS and other countries. The plant has undergone significant modernization, adopting advanced manufacturing technologies and producing modern, comfortable passenger cars such as the double-decker coaches and the Ivolga urban electric train. TVZ remains a cornerstone of Russia's rail transport industry, supplying rolling stock to Russian Railways (RZD) and other operators.

Tver Carriage Works was founded in 1898 in Tver, Russia, initially producing freight cars. Over the 20th century, it evolved into a major manufacturer of passenger rail vehicles. During the Soviet era, the plant was a key supplier of passenger coaches to the national railway network. In the post-Soviet period, TVZ became part of Transmashholding, a major Russian rail equipment holding. The company has since modernized its production facilities and developed new models, including double-decker coaches and the Ivolga electric train, which entered service in the 2010s. TVZ continues to supply Russian Railways and export markets.

• 2014

  Ivolga electric train introduced.

• 2013

  Double-decker coaches entered service.

• 1898

  Founded in Tver, Russia.

Leading Russian manufacturer of passenger rail cars, known for modern, comfortable rolling stock.

• Double-decker long-distance coach

  High-capacity passenger coach for long-distance routes.

• Ivolga electric multiple unit

  Urban electric train for commuter services.

1. 1Tver Carriage Works official websitetvz.ru