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FAUR CFR 78.1 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel multiple unit

FAUR CFR 78.1

Built by MALAXA

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
400 kW
536 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1940–1944
32 units

Overview of the FAUR CFR 78.1

Discover the CFR 78.1, a classic Romanian diesel multiple unit with a rich history.

Built by MALAXA between 1940 and 1944, this series was a workhorse for CFR Călători, serving passengers reliably.

With a capacity for 152 second-class passengers and a top speed of 100 km/h, these 2-car trains were an efficient mode of transport.

Featuring a power output of 400 kW and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, some units were refurbished between 2010 and 2012, continuing their service.

Explore this piece of Romanian railway heritage and its enduring legacy.

FAUR CFR 78.1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCFR 78
Built byMALAXA · 1940–194432 units
Refurbished2010 - 2012 (8)
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output400 kW536 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Capacity2nd class 152 seats
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Operators of the FAUR CFR 78.1

Railway companies that have operated the CFR 78.1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CFR passenger servicesCFR Călători 78.1Romania

FAUR CFR 78.1 photos

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