Source: PESA
RE-R
Also known as:
Regio160Pesa 655-5
UIC / EVN numbering:
94 53 510394 53 9103Vehicle type:
Registration country:
2024
January
PESA signed in January 2024 three contracts with the Romanian
Railway Reform Agency (ARF) for the supply of 62 vehicles for
regional rail services (RE-R) across three regions: Bucharest, Cluj
and Suceava.
The regional EMUs are designed for 160 km/h operation. The trains are 77·2 m long, and have capacity for 465 passengers, 238 of which can be seated, including 14 folding seats.
The regional EMUs are designed for 160 km/h operation. The trains are 77·2 m long, and have capacity for 465 passengers, 238 of which can be seated, including 14 folding seats.
2025
May 22
During the railway conference in Oradea organized by Club Feroviar,
PESA presents the first electric multiple unit manufactured for
Romanian Railways. Following the presentation, the Pesa 655-5
series vehicle will commence its initial homologation tests on the
experimental track in Făurei.
Mihai Barbu, President of the Romanian Railway Development Agency (ARF), expresses satisfaction that the first of the 62 vehicles has already arrived, emphasizing the significant improvements in travel quality, comfort, and safety. He believes this marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration with PESA, signaling a positive development for Polish-Romanian cooperation within the European context. Maciej Maciejewski, Vice President of PESA for Sales, mentions the challenges posed by the tight contract realization timeline and expresses satisfaction that the first vehicle has arrived in Romania as planned, with homologation tests set to begin immediately after the presentation.
Mariana Ioniță, State Secretary in the Romanian Ministry of Transport, acknowledges the efforts made by PESA in delivering the first vehicle ahead of schedule, highlighting the company's commitment to meeting client expectations. The Pesa 655-5 is a three-car electric multiple unit designed for regional passenger transport, capable of carrying 238 seated passengers and reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. It features a modern, lightweight shell construction that ensures passenger safety and durability. Each of the three units is supported on separate bogies, a design approach that has been successfully implemented in vehicles delivered to the private operator Regio Jet in the Czech Republic. PESA employs advanced technology, with vehicle frames and bogies being laser-welded at robotic stations, resulting in high-quality, precision-engineered components.
The 655-5 series vehicles are designed for operation on 25 kV AC power supply, utilizing IGBT semiconductor technology to ensure low energy consumption. The combination of energy efficiency and the use of recyclable materials makes this vehicle environmentally friendly, as noted by Grzegorz Chojnacki, Director of the Romanian Contract at PESA. The commitment to quality design and execution guarantees optimal operational costs throughout the vehicles' lifespan, while modern interior fittings and monitoring systems enhance comfort for both passengers and operators.
According to the contract, PESA will be responsible for maintaining all vehicles supplied to Romanian Railways for a minimum of 15 years, which has led to the establishment of a local office in Bucharest to manage the contract and service centers.
Mihai Barbu, President of the Romanian Railway Development Agency (ARF), expresses satisfaction that the first of the 62 vehicles has already arrived, emphasizing the significant improvements in travel quality, comfort, and safety. He believes this marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration with PESA, signaling a positive development for Polish-Romanian cooperation within the European context. Maciej Maciejewski, Vice President of PESA for Sales, mentions the challenges posed by the tight contract realization timeline and expresses satisfaction that the first vehicle has arrived in Romania as planned, with homologation tests set to begin immediately after the presentation.
Mariana Ioniță, State Secretary in the Romanian Ministry of Transport, acknowledges the efforts made by PESA in delivering the first vehicle ahead of schedule, highlighting the company's commitment to meeting client expectations. The Pesa 655-5 is a three-car electric multiple unit designed for regional passenger transport, capable of carrying 238 seated passengers and reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. It features a modern, lightweight shell construction that ensures passenger safety and durability. Each of the three units is supported on separate bogies, a design approach that has been successfully implemented in vehicles delivered to the private operator Regio Jet in the Czech Republic. PESA employs advanced technology, with vehicle frames and bogies being laser-welded at robotic stations, resulting in high-quality, precision-engineered components.
The 655-5 series vehicles are designed for operation on 25 kV AC power supply, utilizing IGBT semiconductor technology to ensure low energy consumption. The combination of energy efficiency and the use of recyclable materials makes this vehicle environmentally friendly, as noted by Grzegorz Chojnacki, Director of the Romanian Contract at PESA. The commitment to quality design and execution guarantees optimal operational costs throughout the vehicles' lifespan, while modern interior fittings and monitoring systems enhance comfort for both passengers and operators.
According to the contract, PESA will be responsible for maintaining all vehicles supplied to Romanian Railways for a minimum of 15 years, which has led to the establishment of a local office in Bucharest to manage the contract and service centers.
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