At the TRAKO 2025 exhibition, PESA presented Elf3.0 electric train for Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, which is meant for increasing the regional transport infrastructure and for increasing the comfort of travel for people.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Elf3.0 Electric Train Presented by PESA at TRAKO 2025
Photo: Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna

Elf3.0 Electric Train Sets Regional Transportation Bar for a Benchmark

PESA Bydgoszcz unveiled its first Elf3.0 electroelectric train, which was created for operator Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna (ŁKA). This is a landmark for Polish railways because there is here a mix of innovation, environmentalism, and novelty.

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Each of the three-car units reaches a top speed of 160 km/h, with a seating for up to 350 people, 160 of them seated. Passenger accessible areas, special areas for bicycles, and strollers were included in the areas designed by designers.

The train is equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, ticket vending machines, and Wi-Fi for free. Due to the top-class interior design and ergonomics, it remains highly comfortable even at peak hours of travel.

Elf3.0 Electric Train Consolidates the Mobility of the Łód

Signging of the 14 Elf3.0 electric train contract occurred in 2023–2024, at a value of about $106.9 million. Regional governments provided around $70.5 million since they consider the development of railways a strategic investment in the region’s future sustainability.

The new fleet will run on current connections to enlarge frequency of services and will also inaugurate on new links. The train links Łódź with Płock, Warsaw, Łowicz, and Radom, and also on a yet-to-be-built 7.5-kilometer-long underground tunnel between Łódź Fabryczna, Łódź Kaliska, and Łódź Żabieniec stations.

Experts believe Elf3.0 series is a new regional mobility model. The series lowers the cost of doing business, saves energy, and facilitates the movement of Poland towards environmentally friendly transport.

PESA engineers have combined a recovered energy optimized system and a new body for the car, giving a lighter, quieter, and more energy-efficient train. These enhancements reaffirm PESA’s position as a prime European manufacturer of rolling stock.

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What is the Elf3.0 electric train and what are its advantages?

The Elf3.0 electric train is a next-generation regional train by PESA, offering enhanced energy efficiency, improved comfort, and full accessibility for passengers with limited mobility.

When will the Elf3.0 electric train enter service?

The first train will begin operations after final testing and certification, with full commercial service expected in 2026.

Can the Elf3.0 electric train operate on international routes?

Currently, the project targets domestic lines, but its technical specifications allow adaptation to international standards in the future.

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