Newag Griffin
| Newag Griffin | |
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 Newag E4MSU
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| Manufacturer: | Newag |
| Year of construction (s): | from 2012 |
| Axis formula : | Bo'Bo ' |
| Genre : | E. |
| Gauge : | 1435 mm ( standard gauge ) |
| Length over buffers: | 19 900 mm |
| Driving wheel diameter: | 1250 mm |
| Power system : | 3 kV DC
15 kV AC 25 kV AC |
| Brake: | Knorr-Bremse with unitary effect (KE) |
| Coupling type: | Screw coupling |
Newag Griffin is a family of locomotives from the Polish rail vehicle manufacturer Newag . It comprises seven locomotive types in different performance classes as well as in multi-system and diesel versions, all of which are based on a basic concept. The first locomotive to be produced is the E4MSU substructure, a 160 km / h multi-system locomotive.
history
In 2010, what was then ZNLE Gliwice, from which today's Newag Gliwice emerged , began planning a new universal electric locomotive . The project was named Elephant. One-system locomotives with a speed of 140 km / h for mixed operations and a multi-system locomotive with speeds of up to 200 km / h for high-quality passenger trains were planned. The first variant was to be the 140 km / h E4MSU for 3 kV direct current, 15 kV and 25 kV alternating current. For the Trako trade fair in Gdansk in autumn 2011, the completion of a copy and the public presentation of the locomotive family were planned. At the same time the project was renamed Griffin.
Due to delays in several areas, the locomotive was only presented to the public in September 2012 at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin. In spring 2013, an extensive test program began with the first E4MSU on various railway lines in Poland. Various possible uses in passenger and freight transport were tested and performance was tested. In order to obtain the necessary permits for Poland , test drives were also carried out in summer 2013 at PKP Cargo , the freight transport division of Polish railways. On the railway test track in Velim in the Czech Republic , the locomotive ran for the first time in August 2013 with different voltages to test the multi-system components. After all test drives were successfully completed, the series received approval for the Polish rail network. Approval for Germany and the Czech Republic is also being sought; separate tests are necessary for this. In March 2015, the E4MSU variant received TSI certifications according to "Vehicles - Locomotives and Passenger Cars" (LOC & PAS), "Vehicles - Noise" (NOI) and "Safety in Railway Tunnels" (SRT).
In February 2013, the production of the first E4MSP locomotive for fast passenger traffic began. She will also complete extensive test drives.
In 2015 the Polish company Lotos Kolej ordered five E4DCU locomotives. They are to be delivered in 2017 and used in freight transport.
At the end of March 2018, PKP Intercity ordered 20 locomotives of the E4DCU variant with an option for 10 additional locomotives, which has since been redeemed. The locomotives are referred to as EU160 at PKP Intercity. The first 8 locomotives were handed over to the PKP in March 2020. They have been used as planned since the end of March 2020 after they were approved. As of the end of March, 10 locomotives have been handed over to PKP Intercity.
Structure and technology
Type overview
| Type | Power system | Continuous output | Top speed | Starting tractive effort | Service weight | Maximum axle load |
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| E4DCU | 3 kV DC | 5.6 MW | 160 km / h | 310 kN | 79 t | 196 kN |
| E4DCP | 3 kV DC | 5.6 MW | 200 km / h | 310 kN | 79 t | 196 kN |
| E4ACU | 15 kV AC 25 kV AC |
5.6 MW | 160 km / h | 310 kN | 84 t | 208 kN |
| E4ACP | 15 kV AC 25 kV AC |
5.6 MW | 200 km / h | 310 kN | 84 t | 208 kN |
| E4MSU | 3 kV DC 15 kV AC 25 kV AC |
5.6 MW | 160 km / h | 310 kN | 88 t | 220 kN |
| E4MSP | 3 kV DC 15 kV AC 25 kV AC |
5.6 MW | 200 km / h | 310 kN | 88 t | 220 kN |
| D4MSU | Diesel drive | 2.3 MW | 160 km / h | 248 kN | 79 t | 196 kN |
construction
Each locomotive is based on a self-supporting, welded steel frame. All other components are attached to this. The front is equipped with crumple zones and anti-climbing devices in accordance with current safety regulations in order to offer the locomotive crew the greatest possible safety in the event of a collision. A fire alarm system and an extinguishing system are also installed. The roof, which is divided into three segments, can be easily opened and the built-in devices can be easily reached from above. The two bogies each have two wheel sets, the wheels have a diameter of 1250 mm. Each axis is driven by a motor. A wheel flange lubrication system is attached to the bogies .
technology
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The current is drawn using two or four individually arranged pantographs , a transformer converts the current and thus ensures the supply of the traction motors. All traction components are monitored by a computer and regulated according to an efficient driving style. There is also a computer-based diagnosis system. The headlights and tail lights of the locomotive are equipped with LEDs .
Driver's cabs are installed at both ends of the locomotive, each designed for two men. They are largely user-friendly and have air conditioning. Instead of exterior mirrors, four cameras are attached to the locomotive, and the associated images can be shown on a display in the driver's cab. In addition, cameras are mounted on the couplings.
Web links
- The manufacturer's Web site for Griffin (english)
Individual evidence
- ^ Report on a Polish railway website
- ↑ References. Railway Research Institute website , accessed February 15, 2015.
- ↑ NEWAG SA (2015): (en) Griffin - the first Polish TSI compliant locomotive . Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.railcolor.net/index.php?nav=1409515&lang=1#.V0bH0yz3_kc Newag Griffin at railcolor.net
- ↑ [PL] Contract signed: Newag to deliver 20 (+10) electrics to PKP IC. In: Railcolor News. May 29, 2018, accessed March 31, 2020 (UK English).
- ^ [PL / Expert] Newag Griffin for PKP IC: more machines ordered. In: Railcolor News. September 29, 2019, accessed March 31, 2020 (UK English).
- ↑ [PL] 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8 .. Griffins in a row. In: Railcolor News. March 2, 2020, accessed March 31, 2020 (UK English).
- ↑ [PL / Expert] News for PKP Intercity: Newag Griffin E4DCU granted authorization. In: Railcolor News. February 25, 2020, accessed March 31, 2020 (UK English).
- ^ [PL / Expert] Two fresh Griffins for PKP Intercity. In: Railcolor News. March 27, 2020, accessed March 31, 2020 (UK English).