SIEMENS Mobility and Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation on accessing the Polish market and jointly assessing the next steps for developing new high-speed trains.
The MoU provides for the exchange of knowledge and technical assessments, as well as the pooling of the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of both partners. There will be a particular focus on the production of high-speed trains and advanced maintenance concepts to increase long-term availability and efficiency.
The agreement also establishes a framework for further dialogue and joint technical assessment. This will include potential cooperation on high-speed rolling stock.
Poland’s first high-speed line will run from Warsaw to Łódź via the new hub airport that is being developed, together with its associated rail projects, by Central Communication Port (CPK). In March 2025 CPK announced its intention to procure 300km/h high-speed trains and two 200km/h fleets, which would be leased to third-party operators.
In December national long-distance operator PKP Intercity (PKP IC) launched a tender for 20 high-speed trains with a maximum speed of 250km/h. The contract will include a long-term maintenance agreement and the construction of a dedicated maintenance facility, as well as an option for 35 more trains.
Newag Impuls orders
Separately, Newag has been awarded a further option for EMUs under a framework agreement for up to 25 trains agreed with the Małopolska Voivodeship and its passenger operator Koleje Małopolskie in September 2024. Under the contract, Newag will deliver seven Impuls 45WE EMUs for regional rail services. The order is worth Zlotys 382.6m ($US 106.8m) which will be funded by the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, and Environment 2021–2027 programme.
This is the third firm order from the framework agreement, following two previous call-offs for six EMUs each. Newag says the 19 trains now on order will be delivered over the next three years.
