Koleje Mazowieckie and Stadler with another contract for 14 more FLIRT electric trains
Koleje Mazowieckie and Stadler sign a new contract for 14 additional FLIRT EMUs, increasing the total order to 64 trains, with an 18-year maintenance agreement to support rail development in Mazovia.
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The Polish regional railway Koleje Mazowieckie and Stadler have signed an agreement for 14 FLIRT electric multiple units (EMUs). This development marks another step in the rail operator’s commitment to enhance passenger safety and comfort across the Mazovia region. This latest order will see Stadler supply Koleje Mazowieckie with a total of 64 state-of-the- art FLIRT trains over the next few years.
The agreement is the third of four executive contracts set out in the framework agreement signed in June last year. The first units from this batch are expected to be delivered within 24 months. In addition to train deliveries, it includes an 18-year maintenance contract.
Modern rolling stock as a driver of regional growth
«Thanks to funds obtained from the European Funds for Mazovia 2021-2027 program, we are signing another executive contract. Including the contracts already signed, Koleje Mazowieckie will acquire 64 five-car FLIRT electric multiple units. Our goal for the coming years is to purchase as many as 75 of these vehicles. This is not only an investment in modern rolling stock but also in the future of the entire region. Modern trains significantly improve the travel experience of the passengers who use our services. As one of the most modern regional operators in Poland, we strive to maintain the highest standards,» says Robert Stępień, CEO of Koleje Mazowieckie.
Stadler will supply Mazovia’s railway operator with the latest generation of FLIRT electric trains. The lightweight aluminum used for these vehicles means that they are both energy efficient and cost efficient, which is critical to their long-term operation.
«The new five-car FLIRT trainsets make use of modern technologies to reduce energy consumption and, consequently, lower operational costs. This is extremely important, as governments around the world strive to achieve net zero. We are very pleased to sign yet another agreement with Stadler Polska. To date, our cooperation has been very successful, and once again, I am convinced that the vehicles will be manufactured to the highest standards and delivered on schedule,» comments Czesław Sulima, board member and operations director of Koleje Mazowieckie.
From Mazovia, for Mazovia – Stadler creates 200 jobs
Koleje Mazowieckie already operates a total of 71 FLIRT trains – 10 purchased under a 2006 contract and 61 as part of a framework agreement from 2018. In 2024, the operator ordered an additional 50 trains, which are currently being produced. All units are being manufactured at Stadler Polska’s plant in Siedlce, working closely with local suppliers and partners.
Radosław Banach, CEO of Stadler Polska, highlights the importance of the new contract for the company’s growth: «I am very pleased with the agreement with Koleje Mazowieckie for another 14 vehicles. The Masovian operator has been a key client and partner for us since the beginning of our operations in Poland. Thanks to orders from KM, we increase employment at our Siedlce plant by another 200 people. This is also great news for our suppliers and partners, who will work with us to fulfill this order. We are delighted that our Siedlce plant, producing here in Mazovia, can make a significant contribution to improving rail travel in the region.»
FLIRT – comfortable and reliable
FLIRT is a best-selling model from Stadler, with over 2,750 units sold worldwide. The FLIRT trains for Koleje Mazowieckie feature a lightweight aluminum structure with low energy consumption. Spacious entrances enable passengers to get on and off quickly, and generously proportioned low-floor areas make them easily accessible for wheelchair users, cyclists, and passengers with pushchairs or luggage. Each train has efficient air conditioning, external and internal monitoring, an audiovisual passenger information system, wireless internet access and modern toilets.
To enhance safety, the trains are fitted with defibrillators and intercoms allowing direct contact with the driver in case of emergencies. The five-car train can carry 600 passengers including 279 seated. It reaches a maximum speed of 160 km/h and is equipped with ETCS Level 2 systems, meeting TSI standards and collision safety requirements (EN 15227).
The new trains will operate on all routes served by Koleje Mazowieckie – i.e. to Siedlce, Łowicz, Skierniewice, Radom and Działdowo.
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