The Ministry of Defense of Poland will allocate €100 million for the purchase of railway rolling stock. This investment will support the modernization of the logistics system and PKP Cargo. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Ministry of Defense of Poland will allocate €100 million for the purchase of railway rolling stock. This investment will support the modernization of the logistics system and PKP Cargo
Photo: PKP Cargo

Advisor to the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Edward Gruszka, specified that the funds will be used to purchase locomotives, platforms, and six-axle wagons. They will be utilized for transporting military equipment. Additionally, PKP Cargo will invest 280 million złoty (€70 million) in upgrading military railway infrastructure.

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EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas previously stated the need to enhance military mobility. He emphasized that modernizing the EU railway network will simplify the movement of military cargo.

These investments will help the Polish army improve logistics and speed up the transportation of military equipment. The upgraded rolling stock will increase the efficiency of railway transport. Moreover, infrastructure modernization will enhance the capacity of transport routes.

The Importance of Investments by the Ministry of Defense of Poland

Strengthening military logistics plays a strategic role in the country’s defense policy. Poland is actively developing its railway network, creating safe and efficient routes for military transport.

Funding for modernization will allow the country to respond more quickly to potential threats. The development of railway transport also strengthens cooperation with allies.

Prospects for Poland’s Military Logistics

Modern railway transport enables the army to relocate equipment efficiently. New investments will accelerate the development of the transport network and ensure its security.

The improvement of the logistics system supports the country’s strategic goals. Investments in infrastructure will enhance the resilience of the military transport system and simplify the movement of military equipment.

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