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Electric multiple unit

Newag 31WEb

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
2021
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'2'2'Bo'

Overview of the Newag 31WEb

Explore the impressive 31WEb electric multiple unit (EMU), a marvel of modern engineering designed for peak efficiency and passenger comfort.

This "Impuls" series, built by Newag starting in 2021, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h, setting new standards in regional rail travel with its sleek design and advanced technology.

The 31WEb, featuring a Bo'2'2'2'Bo' axle configuration, is a 4-car train extending 74.4 meters. It is built for standard gauge (1435 mm) and utilizes a 3 kV DC electric system for power.

Currently serving the Lesser Poland Railway in Poland as the KMAL EN78A, this train connects regions and passengers with reliable and environmentally friendly mobility.

With a width of 2.84 m and a height of 4.15 m, the 31WEb strikes an optimal balance between capacity and infrastructure compatibility.

Newag 31WEb technical specifications

Value
SeriesImpuls
Built byNewag · 2021
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'2'2'Bo'
Formation4 cars
Train length74.4 m244 ft 1 in
Width2.84 m9 ft 4 in
Height4.15 m13 ft 7 in

Operators of the Newag 31WEb

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

OperatorClassCountry
Lesser Poland RailwayKMAL EN78APoland

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