Pesa Elf

The Elf (Electric Low Floor) is an electric multiple unit developed by Polish rolling-stock manufacturer Pesa SA.[1] It is intended for commuter and regional service where platform height is 550mm.[2] It is based on earlier EMU designs named ED59 and ED74.[3] A Pesa Elf was exhibited at InnoTrans 2010.[4]

Elf
ManufacturerPesa SA
Family nameElf
Constructed2010-
Entered service2011
Number under construction16
Number built73
Number in service73
Fleet numbersEN76 (4 section); EN62(3 section), 27WE (6 section), EN96 (2 section)
Operator(s)Koleje Śląskie, Koleje Mazowieckie, SKM Warsaw, Przewozy Regionalne in Świętokrzyskie Voivodship
Specifications
Train lengthdepending on configuration
Width2880mm (UIC 505-1)
Height4280mm
Platform height550mm
Maximum speedup to 190km/h, mainly 160km/h
Traction systemelectric
Prime mover(s)4x400kW, 4x500kW, 6x 400kW, 6x500kW
Accelerationaround 1m/s²
Power supply3 kV DC (may be modified for 25 kV AC or 15 kV AC)
Train heatingCatenary
Electric system(s)IGBT
Current collection methodpantograph
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Multiple workingyes, up to 3 units
Track gauge1435mm

Operators

References

  1. "PESA Bydgoszcz SA". Archived from the original on 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  2. "Elves with an ELF". Railway Gazette International. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  3. "Elf – nowy EZT z Bydgoszczy - InfoRail". Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  4. "InnoTrans 2010: All eyes on Berlin". Railway Gazette International. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  • Media related to Pesa Elf at Wikimedia Commons
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