© trainspo.comPafawag 6WE
Built by Pafawag
Overview of the Pafawag 6WE
Discover the 6WE, a Polish-built electric multiple unit (EMU) from 1992.
This robust train, manufactured by Pafawag, boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a seating capacity for 164 passengers, making it an efficient option for rail transport.
The 6WE operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm. Its impressive 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' axle configuration and a weight of 170 tons highlight its solid construction.
Powered by a 3 kV DC electrical system, this locomotive delivers a substantial 824 kW of power. It is currently in service with Masovian Railways, classified as KMKOL EW60.
Pafawag 6WE technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Pafawag · 1992 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 824 kW1,105 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Capacity | 164 seats | |
| Weight | 170 t374,785 lb |
Operators of the Pafawag 6WE
Railway companies that have operated the 6WE, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Masovian Railways | KMKOL EW60 | Poland |
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