PKP Intercity has announced a tender for 46 electric locomotives, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Supply of Electric Locomotives

Poland’s national carrier, PKP Intercity, has announced a tender for the purchase of 46 new electric locomotives for domestic transportation.

The total procurement value could reach 555 million zlotys ($136.9 million).

An agreement on railway development has been signed

The contract also includes maintenance and technical servicing of the electric locomotives.

The electric locomotives are designed for operation on lines with a 3 kV DC voltage system, have a maximum speed of 160 km/h, and are equipped with ETCS Level 2 onboard equipment.

Each electric locomotive will have a 36-month warranty period.

The first electric locomotive must be delivered within 18 months after the contract is signed, with the rest of the locomotives planned to be delivered within the following eight months.

The deadline for submitting applications to participate in the tender is until September 14.

PKP Intercity has also announced a tender for the lease of up to 10 electric locomotives for use on the Polish railway network.

The tender is divided into five separate contracts. The contracts are for one year.

Out of the ten locomotives, six must be suitable for operation at speeds of up to 160 km/h, while four must have a maximum speed of no less than 125 km/h.

The deadline for submitting proposals is September 12.

Photo: railwaygazette.com

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