© trainspo.comNewag 36WEa
Built by Newag
Overview of the Newag 36WEa
Discover the 36WEa electric multiple unit (EMU), a modern train built by Newag, engineered for efficient performance and passenger comfort on Polish railways.
This 3-car (2M1T) train boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a 3 kV DC system, delivering a powerful 800 kW output, making it ideal for passenger transport.
The 36WEa, featuring a Bo'2'2'Bo' UIC axle classification, stands out with its robust design and compatibility with 1435 mm gauge. Measuring 58.4 meters in length, it's a versatile addition to the fleets of Lower Silesian Railways, Koleje Śląskie, and Przewozy Regionalne (Polregio).
Explore the diverse careers of this locomotive, including its service as the Polregio EN63A, highlighting its adaptability and reliability within the Polish rail landscape.
Newag 36WEa technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Impuls | |
| Built by | Newag | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 800 kW1,073 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 3 cars (2M1T) | |
| Train length | 58.4 m191 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.84 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.15 m13 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 110 t242,508 lb |
Operators of the Newag 36WEa
Railway companies that have operated the 36WEa, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Koleje Śląskie | KSL 36WEa | Poland |
| Lower Silesian Railways | KD 36WEa | Poland |
| Przewozy Regionalne | Polregio 36WEa | Poland |
| Przewozy Regionalne | Polregio EN63A | Poland |
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