© trainspo.comNewag 31WEb
Built by Newag
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Impuls | |
| Built by | Newag · 2021 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Train length | 74.4 m244 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.84 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.15 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Railway | KMAL EN78A | Poland |
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