Poland’s Koleje Małopolskie Signs $335 Million Agreement for 25 EMUs

The framework agreement includes a firm 345 million zloty order for six trains to be delivered by 2027 and options for 19 more, with 14 of those orders already planned and financed according to the Małopolska government.

Łukasz Smółka, the marshal of Małopolska province, said the new trains would accommodate millions of new passengers on the rail network, with numbers rising from around seven million annually in 2014 to a projected 22 million by 2024.

He added, “Passengers want to travel comfortably and safely, and our goal is to meet these expectations. Thanks to today’s framework agreement, modern trains will run in Małopolska, adapted to the needs of residents.”

Funding for the orders comes from EU grants provided to Małopolska through Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the EU Infrastructure, Climate, and Environment funds for 2021-2027.

The new trains will accommodate 550 passengers and feature enhanced accessibility, including boarding ramps, disabled toilets, and spaces for luggage and bicycle storage.

Koleje Małopolskie president Radosław Włoszek said, “We are proud to offer a very good transport service to the residents of Małopolska, who commute daily, as well as to tourists who come to Małopolska in large numbers.”

The deal is the latest rolling stock investment by a Polish operator funded by the EU, following Koleje Mazowieckie’s $802 million order with Stadler for 50 FLIRT trains.