The Newag Vulcano (series DMU 001-004), is a diesel

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railcar, built by Polish manufacturer

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for the

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. The Vulcano was introduced in December 2013, when Italian railroad

ordered four two-car trainsets. The first unit from the order was delivered two years later, and Vulcanos began revenue service in May 2016. In December 2017, Ferrovia Circumetnea placed an order for four more trainsets, three of which were contingent on obtaining financing. The Vulcano is based on a design from bankrupt Italian manufacturer Costa Sistemi Ferroviari. Each 950 mm gauge train set has two diesel engines, and can transport 106 passengers at a speed of up to .

References

* {{citation , url=https://www.newag.pl/en/offer/vulcano/ , title=Manufacturer's specifications Diesel railcars and multiple units of Italy