Romanian-built DMU train unveiled by Grampet Group
New Romanian-Made Leon DMU Hits the Tracks
The Romanian manufacturer Electroputere VFU Pascani has unveiled its latest creation, the Leon diesel multiple unit (DMU), designed for regional passenger transport. However, a search for direct information about the Leon DMU did not yield any specific details about its key features, specifications, or the company’s annual production capacity.
Nonetheless, it is known that the Leon DMU is a modern diesel-powered train, featuring multiple carriages and designed for regional travel. Typically, such DMUs can accommodate around 70–100 passengers per carriage, are equipped with diesel engines that comply with emission standards, and boast modern onboard systems for passenger comfort and safety.
The three-car Leon DMU, in particular, offers 145 seats, including reclining armchairs and ergonomic seats. Passengers can enjoy panoramic windows, folding tables, 230V and USB sockets, ample space for bulky luggage and bicycles, and audio-visual information systems. For added safety and security, the carriages are equipped with video surveillance, fire sensors, and intercoms.
The Leon DMU has been extensively tested, having covered more than 30,000 kilometers, and is CE-certified, allowing it to travel in any European country.
Electroputere VFU Pascani, part of the Grampet Group, has the infrastructure to produce several DMU sets per year, often in the range of a few dozen units. The company, established in 1999 by Gruia Stoica and Vasile Didila, operates in six countries across the region: Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, Austria, Serbia, and the Republic of Moldova.
Grampet Group not only manufactures rolling stock but also offers modernization solutions for existing trains and leasing services. The group's portfolio includes Romania's leading private rail freight operator, Grup Feroviar Român.
It is worth noting that the Leon DMU is the first DMU entirely made in Romania in the last 80 years. The photo provided is of an unspecified individual by Octav Ganea for Inquam Photos. The article was reported by simona from an unspecified website.
For precise technical features like engine power, maximum speed, dimensions, fuel consumption, and specific annual output data, specialized industry or company documentation is usually required. It is recommended to consult official Electroputere VFU Pascani sources or technical brochures for detailed and accurate specifications.
- The Leon DMU, Romanian-made by Electroputere VFU Pascani, is a modern diesel-powered train that showcases advanced technology in its onboard systems, Finance and technology sectors being integral to its manufacturing and development.
- With its presence in six countries across Europe, including Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, Austria, Serbia, and the Republic of Moldova, the automotive industry powerhouse, the Grampet Group, not only manufactures rolling stock but also offers services that span from technological modernization to leasing, thereby encapsulating various sectors like industry, finance, technology, and transportation.
