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Poland Purchases 25 New Electric Trains from Newag for $335 Million with EU Support

The Polish company Koleje Małopolskie has signed an agreement with the manufacturer Newag for the supply of 25 electric trains with a total value of $335 million, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Photo: polskiprzemysl.com.pl The funding for the project will be provided through European Union grants. The first batch of trains is scheduled for delivery in 2027. El Insurgente Suburban Line Extended to Mexico City: All Project Details The agreement includes a mandatory portion of $88.4 million, which covers six trains to be delivered by 2027, along with an additional option for 19 units. The electric trains, designed to carry up to 550 passengers, will serve routes in the Małopolskie Voivodeship and neighboring regions. Special attention is given to accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility — the carriages will be equipped with ramps and designated areas for passengers with disabilities. The authorities of the Małopolskie Voivodeship have also announced their intention to purchase an additional 14 electric trains for $197.3 million. The financing for these acquisitions will also come from European sustainable development programs. It is expected that the renewal of the train fleet will increase the region's passenger traffic to 22 million people this year. Additionally, in May 2024, PKP Intercity selected Newag as the supplier of 35 diesel-electric trains following a tender held in December 2023. The contract is valued at $861 million, and the manufacturer will provide technical maintenance of the rolling stock for ten years after delivery. These deals strengthen Newag's position as a key player in the Polish rail transport market and contribute to the further development of the country's transport infrastructure. Photo: polskiprzemysl.com.pl Rail business, industry, and railway technology news from Railway Supply that you might have missed: Morocco to Purchase 168 New Trains: Hyundai Rotem and Global Giants Compete for the Contract Read the full article