In Bialystok, Poland, Stadler has opened a plant dedicated to producing direct-current converters for rail transport. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Stadler Opens Plant Dedicated to Producing Direct-Current Converters for Rail Transport

In Bialystok, Poland, Stadler has opened a plant dedicated to producing direct-current converters for rail transport. The new plant will specialize in manufacturing power converters, producing over 500 units annually, and will serve as a “center of competence” for the entire Stadler Group.

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The Stadler Converter plant, with an area of 7,000 square meters, will employ more than 250 workers. This plant focuses on developing battery charging systems and traction converters for urban rail transport. The launch of this new facility will allow Stadler to equip over 1,000 rail vehicles with converters by mid-2026.

Stadler Expands with a New Plant Dedicated to Producing Direct-Current Converters for Rail Transport

Stadler has maintained a presence in Poland since 2006 and continues to expand operations. The Stadler Polska plant in Sroda Wielkopolska produces rolling stock for both Polish and international clients, while the plant in Sroda manufactures steel tram bodies. Additionally, Stadler provides maintenance for 71 FLIRT train units for regional operator Koleje Mazowieckie, 20 units for PKP Intercity, and 20 for Lodzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna.

Growth of the Stadler Plant Dedicated to Producing Direct-Current Converters for Rail Transport

The Polish Stadler plants have also fulfilled an order for 110 TANGO Lajkonik trams for the city of Krakow. Approximately 70% of the products manufactured at Stadler’s Polish facilities are exported, strengthening Stadler’s position in the international market and supporting Poland’s export potential.

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