Romania’s Pesa InterRegional EMU: Delivery & Project Update

Romania’s ARF pre-accepts Pesa InterRegional EMU, slated for September delivery. Key part of national railway modernization project.

Romania’s Pesa InterRegional EMU: Delivery & Project Update
September 15, 2025 10:55 am
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Introduction

The Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) performed the preliminary acceptance of the first Pesa InterRegional EMU and two regional electric trainsets at the manufacturer’s plant in Bydgoszcz in early September.

InterRegional EMU Acceptance

The preliminary acceptance process began with the InterRegional EMU (RE-IR2), part of the “Procurement of 20 long-distance interregional electric units” project. ARF representatives conducted a visual inspection of the production process. They then accepted the vehicle’s car body and bogie frame. The positioning and installation of the passenger seats were validated. All necessary equipment for the electric unit, slated for delivery to Romania, was confirmed as fully provided.

Delivery and Certification Timeline

The first Pesa InterRegional EMU from this project is scheduled for transport to Romania at the end of September 2025. Following delivery, testing and trials will commence for NoBo and DeBo certification. Type approval and market introduction authorization will follow, adhering to the European and national legal framework.

Project Funding Details

The total project value is RON 919 million (EUR 174.7 million). European funding under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) amounts to RON 559 million (EUR 106.2 million). National co-financing totals RON 213.5 million (EUR 40.6 million), with a corresponding VAT of RON 146.3 million (EUR 28 million).

Planned Routes for InterRegional EMUs

The InterRegional EMUs will operate under public service contracts on the following routes:

  • Cluj Napoca – Oradea
  • Craiova – Calafat

Service expansion is planned upon the completion of electrification works on these lines. The trains will also operate on the following routes:

    Regional EMU Acceptance

    During the same visit to Bydgoszcz, preliminary acceptance was also performed for two Pesa EMUs intended for regional traffic (RE-R units). These units are part of a contract signed in 2024 for the supply of 23 RE-R units. This stage is part of the strategic project aimed at procuring 62 regional electric units for short-distance journeys. The aim is to modernize and improve the efficiency of passenger rail transport nationally.

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    Conclusion

    The Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) has completed the preliminary acceptance of the first InterRegional EMU and two regional electric trainsets from Pesa, with the first InterRegional EMU scheduled for delivery to Romania at the end of September 2025.

    Company Summary

    Pesa: A manufacturer of railway vehicles.

    ARF: The Romanian Railway Reform Authority (Autoritatea pentru Reformă Feroviară – ARF).

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