© trainspo.comLEW MIX
Built by LEW
Overview of the LEW MIX
Discover the unique MIX electric multiple unit, a distinctive European train designed for urban transport.
This robust EMU, built by LEW in 1965, operates on a 1435 mm standard gauge and features a powerful 1 kV DC electric system, delivering 400 kW of power.
The MIX train boasts a 3-car formation (2M), offering a comfortable capacity of 150 seats and a top speed of 80 km/h.
With its Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the MIX is a reliable workhorse for services like those provided by the Budapest Transport Company (BKV) in Hungary.
LEW MIX technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | LEW · 196527 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 400 kW536 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo | |
| Formation | 3 cars (2M) | |
| Capacity | 150 seats |
Operators of the LEW MIX
Railway companies that have operated the MIX, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest Transport Company | BKV MIX | Hungary |
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