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-theart 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.
Including the contracts already signed, Koleje Mazowieckie will acquire 64 five-car FLIRT electric multiple units. .
“As one of the most modern regional operators in Poland, we strive to maintain the highest standards”
said 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 1 / 3 again, I am convinced that the vehicles will be manufactured to the highest standards and delivered on schedule. said Czesław Sulima, board member and operations director of Koleje Mazowieckie.
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, highlighted 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 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).
Image credits: Stadler
