© trainspo.comPESA 43WE
Built by PESA
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | PESA · 2014 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,400 kW3,218 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.3 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercity | PKP IC ED161 | Poland |
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