Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag has presented the design of the new EMU for Warszawska Kolej Dojazdowa (WKD — Warsaw Commuter Rail). The design for the new six-car 39WE EMU has been inspired by the city’s modern architecture. It is dominated by geometric forms combined with smooth surfaces of both train interiors and exterior.
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Newag starts manufacturing Volcano DMUs for Sicilian rail passenger operator Ferrovia Circumetnea
Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag has started manufacturing Volcano DMUs for Sicilian rail passenger operator Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE). According to the agreement, Volcano are narrow gauge trains with Diesel engines and electric transmissions. Due to the interior layout, it will be possible to use the trains both on urban and suburban routes. The arrangement of seats,
Freightliner Poland signed a manufacture and supply agreement with Newag Gliwice and ING Bank Śląski S.A. (ING Lease Polska) for five Dragon E6DCF-DP electric locomotives, estimated at EUR 17.5 million. Freightliner Poland entered into a contingent lease agreement with ING Lease Polska for the rolling stock. According to Newag, the
Most locos travelling on Polish tracks are still ‘oldies’, kept in service for at least 25-30 years. Those operators that have adequate funds and resources are planning to purchase new units or modernise the battle-weary veterans. However, a long-standing problem is the condition of the railway infrastructure – modern locos