Electric Multiple Unit 27WEb – “ELF”

Number of units in the Silesian Railway’s rolling stock: 6

27WEb – a six-segment electric multiple unit of the 27WEb type was manufactured for the Silesian Railways in 2013 by PESA Bydgoszcz SA. The vehicle is designed for passenger transport in the Silesian Province. The Silesian Railways operates six 27WEb type vehicles. Four vehicles were put into service in February 2013, while vehicles no. 005 and 006 were put into service in March 2013.

Due to their spacious, compartmentless interiors, the vehicles qualify for handling large passenger streams. A visual and audible passenger information system is installed on the vehicles to inform the passengers about the route. In addition, the use of internal and external monitoring affects the safety of passengers.

A sanitary compartment adapted to the needs of disabled people in wheelchairs is installed in carriage A of each vehicle. This compartment is equipped with a closed-circuit vacuum toilet system.