Newag Vulcano

Newag Vulcano
The DMU 003, Named Vulcano, at the FCE Randazzo station.
ManufacturerNewag
Entered service2016 (currently out of service)
Number under construction4
Number built4
Number in service4
Capacity
  • 106 (seated)
  • 172 (total)
OperatorsFerrovia Circumetnea
Specifications
Car length37.26 m (122 ft 3 in)
Width2.526 m (8 ft 3.4 in)
Height3.53 m (11 ft 7 in)
Doors2 per side
Articulated sections2
Wheelbase11.6 m (38 ft) between bogie centres
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight68.8 t (152,000 lb)
Engine typeDiesel
Power output2 × 390 kW (520 hp)
UIC classificationBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Track gauge950 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

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "Ferrovia Circumetnea places Newag's first DMU export order". Railway Gazette. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2017.