Newag Vulcano

The Newag Vulcano is a diesel multiple unit railcar built by Polish manufacturer Newag.

Newag Vulcano
Vulcano in service on Ferrovia Circumetnea
ManufacturerNewag
Entered service2016
Number under construction4
Number built4
Number in service4
Capacity106 passengers
Operator(s)Ferrovia Circumetnea
Specifications
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Prime mover(s)Diesel
Track gauge950 mm

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

  1. "Vulcano DMUs enter service in Sicily". Internalional Railway Journal. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. "First Vulcano DMU arrives in Sicily". International Rail Journal. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  3. "Ferrovia Circumetnea orders more Vulcano DMUs". Railway Gazette. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. "Ferrovia Circumetnea places Newag's first DMU export order". Railway Gazette. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
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