Newag 31WE

Built by Newag

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Length

74.4 m

244 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2012

Axle arrangement

Bo'2'2'2'Bo'

Overview of the Newag 31WE

Discover the 31WE, a modern electric train designed for efficient regional transport in Poland.

The 31WE, also known as the Impuls, is an electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Newag in 2012. It boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and features a 4-car formation (2M2T), making it well-suited for passenger services.

Operating on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks, this versatile train has served various Polish railway operators, including Lower Silesian Railways (KD 31WE), Lesser Poland Railway (KMAL 31WE), Przewozy Regionalne (Polregio ED78), and PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska w Trojmiescie (SKMT 31WE).

With a length of 74.4 meters and powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, the 31WE is a key player in Poland's rail network, offering a comfortable and reliable travel experience for commuters.

Newag 31WE technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Impuls
Built by	Newag · 2012
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'2'2'2'Bo'
Formation	4 cars (2M2T)
Train length	74.4 m244 ft 1 in	244 ft 1 in
Width	2.84 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	4.15 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in

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Operators of the Newag 31WE

Railway companies that have operated the 31WE, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Lesser Poland Railway	KMAL 31WE	Poland
Lower Silesian Railways	KD 31WE	Poland
PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska w Trojmiescie	SKMT 31WE	Poland
Przewozy Regionalne	Polregio ED78	Poland