Sosnowiec 2023-12-10
Pesa Elf trains.
Pesa Elf trains are Polish modern electric multiple units adapted to regional traffic. The trains have been built since 2010 at the Polish Pesa factory in Bydgoszcz. "Elf" is an acronym for the English phrase electric low floor. Pesa Elf trains are produced with various numbers of cars, from two to six. The equipment, arrangement of seats, number of toilets, etc. also differ.
The Elf train family includes the following models: Type EN62 = 21WE, Type EN76 = 22WE, Type EN96 = 34WE and 27WE for SKM Warszaw and Koleje Śląskie. In addition, ETZ trains marked Acatus II and Acatus Plus were built. Type EN77 = 32WE Acatus II - 4-car. Type EN64 = 40WE Acatus Plus - 3-car. Type EN99 = 41WE Actus Plus - 2-wagon. By 2020, over 120 Pesa Elf trains had been produced.
Pesa Elf trains are powered by 3 kV DC electric traction. The width of the train is 2.88 m, the height is 4.28 m, the length depends on the number of wagons. The design speed of Elf trains is 160 km/h. Although the first copy was adapted to a cruising speed of 120 km/h. None of the users ordered the Pesa Elf train, with a running speed of 190 km/h, although such variants are available at the factory. The Pesa Dart train ran at a speed of over 200 km/h during tests and behaved without any problems. Constructions with a speed of 250 km/h are within the factory's reach, but to date (2022), no user has placed such an order.
Pesa Elf 2, 22WEd-007.
22WEd-007 is a Silesian Railways train used in agglomeration traffic. Produced in PESA Bydgoszcz in 2018, factory marking: 22WEd-007. The train consists of 4 wagons that have markings; 9451 2,140 805-4 / 9451 2,140 806-2 / 9451 2,140 807-0 / 9451 2,140 808-8.
Electric Multiple Unit 22WEd - "Elf II" - 190 seats, 150 standing places, Toilet for the disabled, Ramp for the disabled, Air conditioning, Bicycle holders, Passenger information system, Monitoring.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman