The Railway Reform Authority (ARF) has handed over the first five regional electric multiple units manufactured by Polish company PESA to state operator CFR Călători. This delivery is part of a large-scale rolling stock modernization project, considered essential for attracting passengers back to the railway.
The new trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h and will be introduced on the Bucharest Nord – Brașov, Bucharest Nord – Constanța, Bucharest Obor – Constanța, and Fetești – Constanța routes. The initial batch is part of a broader contract providing for the delivery of 62 regional electric multiple units. The project represents one of the most significant investments in rolling stock in recent years and is funded through the Modernisation Fund and the state budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum speed of the new PESA electric trains?
The new PESA electric trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
On which routes will the new PESA trains operate?
The trains will be introduced on the Bucharest Nord – Brașov, Bucharest Nord – Constanța, Bucharest Obor – Constanța, and Fetești – Constanța routes.
How many electric multiple units are included in total in this contract?
The contract provides for the delivery of 62 regional electric multiple units, funded through the Modernisation Fund and the state budget.