Newag Vulcano
| Newag Vulcano | |
|---|---|
 The DMU 003, Named Vulcano, at the FCE Randazzo station. | |
| Manufacturer | Newag |
| Entered service | 2016 (currently out of service) |
| Number under construction | 4 |
| Number built | 4 |
| Number in service | 4 |
| Capacity |
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| Operators | Ferrovia Circumetnea |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 37.26 m (122 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.526 m (8 ft 3.4 in) |
| Height | 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Articulated sections | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 11.6 m (38 ft) between bogie centres |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Weight | 68.8 t (152,000 lb) |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Power output | 2 × 390 kW (520 hp) |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' |
| Track gauge | 950 mm |
The Newag Vulcano (series DMU 001-004), is a diesel multiple unit railcar, built by Polish manufacturer Newag for the Ferrovia Circumetnea of Catania.
The Vulcano was introduced in December 2013, when Italian railroad Ferrovia Circumetnea ordered four two-car trainsets.[1] The first unit from the order was delivered two years later,[2] and Vulcanos began revenue service in May 2016.[1] In December 2017, Ferrovia Circumetnea placed an order for four more trainsets, three of which were contingent on obtaining financing.[3]
The Vulcano is based on a design from bankrupt Italian manufacturer Costa Sistemi Ferroviari.[4] Each 950 mm gauge train set has two diesel engines, and can transport 106 passengers at a speed of up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph).[4][1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Vulcano DMUs enter service in Sicily". Internalional Railway Journal. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "First Vulcano DMU arrives in Sicily". International Rail Journal. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Ferrovia Circumetnea orders more Vulcano DMUs". Railway Gazette. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Ferrovia Circumetnea places Newag's first DMU export order". Railway Gazette. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2017.