First Hybrid Train from FPS Begins Operations in Poland

The first hybrid train developed by the FPS factory from Poznań has started operations in Poland, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

This innovative train, capable of operating on both electric and diesel traction, runs on the Gorzów Wielkopolski – Witnica route.

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The two-car Plus 227M accommodates up to 229 passengers, 84 of whom can be seated. The electric traction allows the train to reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, while the diesel mode allows up to 120 km/h.

The hybrid Plus 227M train is the debut multiple-unit model from FPS, first introduced in 2021.

Currently, two trains of this series have been built: the two-car 227M and the three-car 228M2, which is awaiting certification in November.

Both trains were purchased by the Lubusz Voivodeship for PLN 73.8 million (about $17.3 million), with over 80% of this amount covered by European Union funding.

FPS plans to expand the range by developing battery and hydrogen versions, highlighting the company’s commitment to environmentally friendly solutions.

The company mainly focuses on producing passenger coaches for locomotive traction.

Recently, FPS won a tender to supply up to 450 coaches for the national carrier PKP Intercity, demonstrating trust in the company’s quality and innovative approaches.

Photo, source: Lubuskie, Rynek Kolejowy

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