© trainspo.comSSW EW90
Built by AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW
Overview of the SSW EW90
Discover the EW90, a classic electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history in Polish rail transport.
This iconic train, built between 1928 and 1932 by AEG, DMV, O&K, and SSW, served the PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska w Trojmiescie (SKMT) as the SKMT EW90.
With a formation of two cars (1M), it offered a capacity of 119 seats and measured 35.46 meters in length, weighing 67 tons.
The EW90 operated on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm) and featured a Bo'Bo'+2'2' UIC axle arrangement, showcasing its robust design and reliable performance.
Its power output of 252 kW was a testament to the engineering of its era, making it a significant part of urban and suburban transportation in Poland.
SSW EW90 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, DMV, O&K, SSW · 1928–1932 | |
| Power output | 252 kW338 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (1M) | |
| Capacity | 119 seats | |
| Train length | 35.46 m116 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 67 t147,710 lb |
Operators of the SSW EW90
Railway companies that have operated the EW90, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska w Trojmiescie | SKMT EW90 | Poland |
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