© trainspo.comBombardier EN57AKL
Built by Pafawag
Overview of the Bombardier EN57AKL
Discover the EN57AKL, a versatile Polish electric multiple unit (EMU) primarily operating with Przewozy Regionalne (Polregio).
Built by Pafawag between 2011 and 2012, this series is an evolution of the original EN57, capable of reaching a top speed of 120 km/h. Its 4-car formation makes the EN57AKL highly suitable for regional passenger transport.
Refurbished by renowned companies such as AnsaldoBreda, Bombardier, and Newag, the EN57AKL benefits from modernizations that ensure its efficiency and reliability. It operates on a 3 kV DC electric system and uses the standard 1435 mm gauge, common in Poland.
With a UIC axle classification of 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2', this EMU features an optimized wheel arrangement for stable and dependable service on the Polish railway network.
Bombardier EN57AKL technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | EN57 | |
| Built by | Pafawag · 2011–2012 | |
| Refurbished | AnsaldoBreda, Bombardier, Newag | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 4 cars |
Operators of the Bombardier EN57AKL
Railway companies that have operated the EN57AKL, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Przewozy Regionalne | Polregio EN57AKL | Poland |
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