Pesa Acatus Plus

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Pesa Acatus Plus
Koleje Małopolskie's EN99-001
Koleje Małopolskie's EN99-001
Stock typeelectric multiple unit
ManufacturerPesa
AssemblyBydgoszcz
File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland
Constructed2014–2016
Specifications
Maximum speed140–160 km/h (87–99 mph)
Engine typeinduction motor

Pesa Acatus Plus is a family of electric multiple units (EMUs) manufactured by Pesa in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Designed as an advanced version of the Pesa Acatus II, it serves as a cost-effective alternative to the Pesa Elf. The Acatus Plus is operated by Polregio and Koleje Małopolskie, with a total of 13 units produced: nine 3-car and four 2-car units.

History

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File:PesaAcatusPlus-Małopolskie-Wnętrze-POL, Kraków.JPG
Interior of Koleje Małopolskie's Acatus Plus EN64-003

Development

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Pesa introduced the Pesa Elf, but it lost several tenders to competitors offering lower-cost vehicles. To address this, the Bydgoszcz-based manufacturer developed the Acatus Plus, a new family of electric multiple units that balances affordability with the requirements of certain operators. The Elf remained in Pesa's portfolio for international orders and tenders with stricter specifications.[1]

Orders

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Testing

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In late July 2014, the first 3-car Acatus Plus, designated EN62-002, underwent testing at the Test Track Centre near Żmigród.[5]

Design

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File:Pesa Acatus Plus passive boogie.jpg
Passive bogie of EN64-001

The Acatus Plus is an electric multiple unit designed for regional rail and commuter rail services, available in configurations ranging from 2 to 6 cars.[6] Only 2-car (type 41WE) and 3-car (type 40WE) versions have been produced,[7][8] while a 4-car version (type 42WE) was designated but not built.[9]

The Acatus Plus is based on the Pesa Acatus II, with differences in the propulsion and running gear systems, as well as compliance with Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) Lok&Pas crashworthiness standards.[6][10]

The units feature a new family of bogies: 27MN (powered) and 42AN (unpowered), with reduced axle spacing of 2,700 mm and 2,600 mm, respectively. Powered bogies are equipped with VEM motors and Gmeinder gearboxes, while unpowered bogies use a single pair of pneumatic springs for body support.[7]

The floor at door areas is 760 mm above rail level, with high-floor sections above powered bogies accessible by steps. Transition areas between cars have sloped flooring, and steps at entrances accommodate lower platforms.[7]

In the first quarter of 2025, Koleje Małopolskie announced a tender for periodic P4-level maintenance and modernization, including the installation of European Train Control System (ETCS) cab signaling, for four of its EN64 units.[11]

Variants

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Type Cars Axle arrangement Door layout Seating capacity Operating weight Total length Motors (power) Maximum operating speed Amenities Source
40WE Subcarpathian 3 Bo'2'2'Bo' 1–1–1 157+13 109 t 58.95 m (1,440 kW) 140 km/h air conditioning, bike racks, toilet(s), power outlets, Wi-Fi, ticket machines [5][12][13][14]
40WEa 1–2–1 127+11 4×360 kW 160 km/h air conditioning, bike racks, toilet(s), power outlets, Wi-Fi [3]
40WE Świętokrzyskie 1–1–1 150 160 km/h air conditioning, bike racks, toilet(s), power outlets, Wi-Fi, ticket machines [15][16]
41WE 2 Bo'2'Bo' 1–1 85+11 84.6 t 42.65 m 4×340 kW 160 km/h air conditioning, bike racks, toilet(s), power outlets, Wi-Fi [3]

Operations

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Country Owner Operator Type Operator designation Cars Delivery years Units Source
File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland Subcarpathian Voivodeship Polregio (Subcarpathian Branch) 40WE EN64-001, 005 3 2014 2 [3]
Lesser Poland Voivodeship Polregio (Lesser Poland Branch) and Koleje Małopolskie 40WEa EN64-002–004, 006–008 3 2014–2015 6 [3][17][18]
41WE EN99-001–004 2 2014–2015 4 [3][17][18]
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Polregio (Świętokrzyskie Branch) 40WE EN64-009 3 2016 1 [4][16]
Total units: 13

Subcarpathian Voivodeship

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File:Pesa Acatus Plus in Rzeszow 03.jpg
EN64-001 at Rzeszów Główny railway station

On 4 September 2013, the Subcarpathian Voivodeship awarded Pesa a contract for two 3-car EMUs.[2] The first unit was due by 31 August 2014, and the second by 30 September 2014.[12] Both units were delivered by late November 2014 and began service on the Rzeszów Główny–Przemyśl Główny route.[13]

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

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Series Number Delivery date Operator Operation period Source
EN64 002 3 November 2014 Przewozy Regionalne 4 November 2014 – 13 December 2014 [19]
Koleje Małopolskie 14 December 2014 – 10 December 2016 [20][21][22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
003 3 November 2014 Przewozy Regionalne 4 November 2014 – 13 December 2014 [19]
Koleje Małopolskie 14 December 2014 – 10 December 2016 [20][21][22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
004 21 November 2014 Przewozy Regionalne 21 November 2014 – 13 December 2014 [21][24]
Koleje Małopolskie 14 December 2014 – 10 December 2016 [20][22]
Przewozy Regionalne 11 December 2016 – 9 December 2017 [17][18][23]
Koleje Małopolskie From 10 December 2017 [18]
006 30 November 2014 Przewozy Regionalne 30 November 2014 – 31 August 2015 [24][25][26]
Koleje Małopolskie 1 September 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22][26]
Przewozy Regionalne 11 December 2016 – 9 December 2017 [17][18][23]
Koleje Małopolskie From 10 December 2017 [18]
007 30 December 2014 Przewozy Regionalne 31 December 2014 – 31 August 2015 [26][27]
Koleje Małopolskie 1 September 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22][26]
Przewozy Regionalne 11 December 2016 – 9 December 2017 [17][18][23]
Koleje Małopolskie From 10 December 2017 [18]
008 30 January 2015 Przewozy Regionalne 31 January 2015 – 28 February 2015 [28]
Koleje Małopolskie 1 March 2015 – 10 December 2016 [21][22]
Przewozy Regionalne 11 December 2016 – 9 December 2017 [17][18][23]
Koleje Małopolskie From 10 December 2017 [18]
EN99 001 2 January 2015 Przewozy Regionalne 3 January 2015 – 12 December 2015 [29][30]
Koleje Małopolskie 13 December 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
002 6 February 2015 Przewozy Regionalne 7 February 2015 – 12 December 2015 [31]
Koleje Małopolskie 13 December 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
003 20 February 2015 Przewozy Regionalne 21 February 2015 – 12 December 2015 [32]
Koleje Małopolskie 13 December 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
004 6 March 2015 Przewozy Regionalne 7 March 2015 – 12 December 2015 [33]
Koleje Małopolskie 13 December 2015 – 10 December 2016 [22]
Przewozy Regionalne From 11 December 2016 [17][23]
File:PesaAcatusPlus-SKA(S2)-Zesławice-POL, Kraków.jpg
EN64-002 en route to Sędziszów

On 18 October 2013, a contract was signed with the Lesser Poland Voivodeship for six 3-car and four 2-car Acatus Plus units for the Kraków Agglomeration Railway (pl).[3] The first two 3-car units were delivered on 3 November 2014,[24] and presented on 6 November at Kraków Główny railway station alongside two Newag Impuls units purchased through the Southern Purchasing Group.[34][35]

The units were deployed on the Krzeszowice (pl)–Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia (pl) line, operated by the Lesser Poland Branch of Przewozy Regionalne.[7] On 14 December 2014, Koleje Małopolskie began operations, taking over three EN64 units.[36][37] An additional unit was transferred on 1 March 2015.[21] Two units served the Kraków Główny–Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia line, with the others in reserve. Delivery of 3-car units was completed by 30 January 2015.[3]

Between 2 January and 6 March 2015, all four 2-car EN99 units were delivered and handed over to Przewozy Regionalne.[3] On 1 September 2015, Koleje Małopolskie took over two EN64 units from Przewozy Regionalne.[26] On 13 September 2015, EN64-008 was used for a promotional trip on the Kraków Główny–Kraków Lotnisko railway during the "Odlotowa Niedziela" event, celebrating the completion of the first part of the new passenger terminal at Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Regular services to Kraków Lotnisko railway station (pl) began on 28 September.[38]

On 5 December 2015, EN64-002 made a promotional trip from Kraków Główny to Miechów.[39] On 13 December 2015, four EN99 units were transferred to Koleje Małopolskie,[22] which also began operating the Kraków Główny–Miechów–Sędziszów route.[40]

On 11 December 2016, Przewozy Regionalne resumed operation of the Kraków Główny–Sędziszów route, and all Acatus Plus units were transferred back to them.[23][17] On 10 December 2017, four EN64 units were returned to Koleje Małopolskie.[18]

Each Acatus Plus unit was given a unique name: Solny, Szarotka, Centuś, Królewski, Zalipianka, Juhas, Gazda, Poprad, Sabała, and Hejnalista.[3]

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

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On 25 August 2015, the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship signed a contract for one 40WE unit.[4] The unit was due by February 2016, but delays led the voivodeship to seek penalties from Pesa.[41] Technical acceptance began on 21 April 2016,[42] and the unit was delivered to Kielce in early May.[16] It was officially handed over on 10 May at Skarżysko-Kamienna railway station (pl).[43]

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