Newag Vulcano Explained

Newag Vulcano
Manufacturer:Newag
Yearservice:2016 (currently out of service)
Numberconstruction:4
Numberbuilt:4
Numberservice:4
Operator:Ferrovia Circumetnea
Art-Sections:2
Doors:2 per side
Wheelbase: between bogie centres
Maxspeed:100km/h
Enginetype:Diesel
Poweroutput:2 ×
Uicclass:Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
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 100kph.[1]

Notes and References

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