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Electric multiple unit

PESA 43WE

Built by PESA

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
2,400 kW
3,218 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2014

Overview of the PESA 43WE

Discover the PESA 43WE, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient rail transport.

This locomotive, built by PESA in 2014, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

With a width of 2.82 meters and a height of 4.3 meters, it's engineered for robust performance.

Powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, it delivers an impressive power output of 2400 kW, making it a reliable choice for demanding routes.

Currently serving with PKP Intercity in Poland as the PKP IC ED161, the 43WE is a significant asset in the country's rail network.

PESA 43WE technical specifications

Value
Built byPESA · 2014
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output2,400 kW3,218 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height4.3 m14 ft 1 in

Operators of the PESA 43WE

Railway companies that have operated the 43WE, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
PKP IntercityPKP IC ED161Poland

PESA 43WE photos

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