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Alstom signs landmark deal to build 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity
The Coradia Max fleet, capable of speeds up to 200 km/h, will be designed with significant contribution of Alstom Polish engineering team and assembled in Poland.
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The six-car Coradia Max train combines four double-deck end cars and two single-deck intermediate cars
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a landmark agreement with PKP Intercity, Poland’s national long-distance rail operator, to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs) along with 30 years of full-service maintenance. The agreement also includes the option for the purchase of 30 additional trains.
The Coradia Max fleet, capable of speeds up to 200 km/h, will be designed with significant contribution of Alstom Polish engineering team and assembled in Poland, combining the strength of Alstom’s engineering excellence with the skills and dedication of Polish specialists at Chorzów and Nadarzyn sites. The new trains will bring passengers a new level of comfort and reliability on Poland’s busiest intercity routes and support the country’s transition to low-emission, passenger-focused mobility.
Built in Poland, for Polish passengers
Production of the Coradia Max will take place at Alstom’s Chorzów site, one of the company’s largest and most advanced factories worldwide. As a global competence centre for train manufacturing and engineering, Chorzów plays a vital role in Alstom’s international network, not only as a production facility, but as a hub of innovation and technological development.
This is where final technical solutions tailored to the needs of the Polish market will be created. The site is also renowned for its expertise in aluminium welding, essential for projects delivered to customers across the world, from Germany and Italy to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The bogies, one of the most crucial safety and performance components of any train, will be produced at Alstom’s Nadarzyn site, near Warsaw. This specialised facility, launched in 2022, manufactures bogies for regional and intercity fleets across Europe and provides servicing for high-speed bogies (up to 250 km/h) – the first centre of its kind in Poland.
Reliability built on innovation with maintenance for 30 years
Under the 30-year full-service contract, Alstom will be responsible for all preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance activities across the entire Coradia Max fleet. The agreement also covers cleaning services and will be supported by Alstom’s Fleet Support Centre and HealthHub digital platform, enabling condition-based and predictive maintenance.
Thanks to these advanced digital tools, potential issues can be detected before they occur, ensuring maximum fleet availability and reliability for passengers throughout the trains’ lifecycle.
Coradia Max: PKP Intercity redefining passenger experience
The six-car Coradia Max train combines four double-deck end cars and two single-deck intermediate cars, offering over 550 seats and the flexibility to operate in double traction. The modular platform design allows PKP Intercity to tailor the trains to specific route and passenger needs.
Coradia Max is fully equipped for passenger comfort:
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a landmark agreement with PKP Intercity, Poland’s national long-distance rail operator, to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs) along with 30 years of full-service maintenance. The agreement also includes the option for the purchase of 30 additional trains.
The Coradia Max fleet, capable of speeds up to 200 km/h, will be designed with significant contribution of Alstom Polish engineering team and assembled in Poland, combining the strength of Alstom’s engineering excellence with the skills and dedication of Polish specialists at Chorzów and Nadarzyn sites. The new trains will bring passengers a new level of comfort and reliability on Poland’s busiest intercity routes and support the country’s transition to low-emission, passenger-focused mobility.
Built in Poland, for Polish passengers
Production of the Coradia Max will take place at Alstom’s Chorzów site, one of the company’s largest and most advanced factories worldwide. As a global competence centre for train manufacturing and engineering, Chorzów plays a vital role in Alstom’s international network, not only as a production facility, but as a hub of innovation and technological development.
This is where final technical solutions tailored to the needs of the Polish market will be created. The site is also renowned for its expertise in aluminium welding, essential for projects delivered to customers across the world, from Germany and Italy to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The bogies, one of the most crucial safety and performance components of any train, will be produced at Alstom’s Nadarzyn site, near Warsaw. This specialised facility, launched in 2022, manufactures bogies for regional and intercity fleets across Europe and provides servicing for high-speed bogies (up to 250 km/h) – the first centre of its kind in Poland.
Reliability built on innovation with maintenance for 30 years
Under the 30-year full-service contract, Alstom will be responsible for all preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance activities across the entire Coradia Max fleet. The agreement also covers cleaning services and will be supported by Alstom’s Fleet Support Centre and HealthHub digital platform, enabling condition-based and predictive maintenance.
Thanks to these advanced digital tools, potential issues can be detected before they occur, ensuring maximum fleet availability and reliability for passengers throughout the trains’ lifecycle.
Coradia Max: PKP Intercity redefining passenger experience
The six-car Coradia Max train combines four double-deck end cars and two single-deck intermediate cars, offering over 550 seats and the flexibility to operate in double traction. The modular platform design allows PKP Intercity to tailor the trains to specific route and passenger needs.
Coradia Max is fully equipped for passenger comfort:
- Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and reading lights;
- Spacious luggage racks, bicycle and stroller areas;
- Quiet zones, family compartments, and a bistro area;
- Wide automatic doors for fast boarding and disembarking.
- Accessibility is a key feature: the trains offer step-free boarding from 760 mm platforms, and for other platform heights, automatic lifts provide seamless access for passengers with reduced mobility.
- The new trains will be dual-voltage (3 kV/25 kV), allowing operation across Poland and Czech Republic. More than 500 Coradia Max trains are already in service or on order across Europe.
A continuation of success: from Pendolino to Coradia Max
This contract strengthens the long-standing partnership between Alstom and PKP Intercity. Over a decade ago, Alstom delivered 20 Pendolino high-speed trains, which transformed the perception of comfort and reliability in Polish rail travel. Like Pendolino, the Coradia Max double-deck fleet will benefit from 30 years of full-service maintenance, ensuring consistent performance and passenger satisfaction for decades.
www.alstom.com
This contract strengthens the long-standing partnership between Alstom and PKP Intercity. Over a decade ago, Alstom delivered 20 Pendolino high-speed trains, which transformed the perception of comfort and reliability in Polish rail travel. Like Pendolino, the Coradia Max double-deck fleet will benefit from 30 years of full-service maintenance, ensuring consistent performance and passenger satisfaction for decades.
www.alstom.com
