STADLER has signed a framework agreement with Koleje Mazowieckie for the delivery of up to 71 Flirt EMUs for the Polish regional operator in an order worth Zlotys 2.2bn ($US 643.7m), Stadler’s largest contract for regional trains in Poland.
MPK Krakow has signed a contract with a consortium of Solaris and Stadler Poland for the supply of 35 LRVS with an option for a further 15 vehicles.
FOLLOWING a competitive tender, Polish long-distance operator PKP Intercity has selected Newag as preferred bidder for a contract to supply and maintain 20 electric locomotives.
POLISH long-distance operator PKP Intercity has announced plans to invest Zlotys 7bn ($US 2bn) in its train fleet as part of the revision of its 2016-2020 rolling stock strategy, which now includes longer-term investments proposed for the early 2020s.
POLAND’s national long-distance passenger operator PKP Intercity has issued a call for tender for the supply of 12 EMUs including maintenance. Closing date of bids is February 20.
MPK Krakow has opted to award a contract for up to 50 low-floor LRVs to a consortium of Stadler Poland and Solaris after Pesa, the winning bidder in the tender, failed to a submit financial guarantee for the contract.
POLISH long-distance operator PKP Intercity has signed a Zlotys 273m ($US 75m) contract with H. Cegielski, Poland, for the modernisation of 60 type 111A/141A coaches, with an option for the refurbishment of a further 30 vehicles.
POLISH rolling stock manufacturer Pesa has secured a Zlotys 200m ($US 54.7m) loan from a consortium of six financial institutions led by PKO Bank Polski, which will enable the Bydgoszcz-based supplier to complete the restructuring of its business and maintain its liquidity until a strategic investor can be found.
WARSAW commuter rail operator SKM has launched a tender for supply of 13 EMUs together with a maintenance and training package. Closing date for bids is November 30.
WARSAW Metro has opened bids from five suppliers for its largest-ever order for new rolling stock, although only two bidders have offered a price within the operator’s Zlotys 1.69bn ($US 470m) budget.
