The Polish company Pesa Bydgoszcz has been awarded a contract to supply 20 electric trains for the Romanian railways, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

contract to supply electric trains

This contract was approved by the Romanian Railway Reform Agency (ARF) after a re-evaluation of proposals due to a court ruling prompted by Alstom’s appeal.

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The contract is valued at 168 million euros for the supply of rolling stock, with an additional 56 million euros allocated for maintenance.

The contract is financed under Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which aims for project completion by the end of 2026.

This plan is focused on modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the country’s economic resilience.

The electric trains will consist of three-car sets operating under 25 kV 50 Hz and capable of speeds up to 160 km/h.

These trains will be based on the Elf2EU sets previously ordered from Pesa by RegioJet.

Each set will provide 192 seats across two service classes, ensuring comfortable conditions for passengers.

Notably, the trains will be equipped with the PZB 90 train protection system, which will enhance safety on the railways. This system monitors train movements, preventing collisions and other accidents.

Pesa’s success in this tender demonstrates the high competitiveness of the Polish company in the international railway market.

Pesa has previously supplied its trains to various European countries, and this contract will further strengthen its position in the region.

The delivery and implementation of the new trains will be a significant step in the development of the Romanian railway system.

The new trains are expected to improve the quality and speed of passenger services on InterRegio routes, thereby increasing the attractiveness of rail transport among passengers.

Additionally, the contract includes obligations for maintenance throughout the trains’ service life, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.

This will also create new jobs in Romania, as skilled personnel will be needed to perform these tasks.

Ultimately, this contract is an important step in modernizing Romanian railways, which will lead to improved transportation infrastructure and increased passenger comfort.

The successful implementation of the project will serve as an example of effective cooperation between European Union countries in the field of transport technologies.

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