Stadler Rail to supply FLIRT trains for Greater Poland

The contract, worth approximately EUR 263 million, covers the delivery of 10 five-car FLIRT electric multiple units, with an option for an additional 10 vehicles. The first trains are scheduled to enter service at the beginning of 2028.

"We will deliver innovative, latest-generation FLIRT vehicles to Greater Poland - modern and energy-efficient multiple units, with more than 3,000 units sold in 24 countries worldwide. In our Siedlce plant, we have manufactured over 650 FLIRT vehicles for operators from 18 countries, 127 of which operate on Polish tracks. These are proven, comfortable trains, with excellent reliability results" - emphasizes Radosław Banach, president of the board of Stadler Polska.

The implementation of this agreement is significant for the region - both in terms of developing modern, comfortable, and safe rail transport, and strengthening Stadler's engineering expertise in Greater Poland.

"Stadler Polska engineers, including our team in Poznań, will be responsible for designing the vehicles for Greater Poland, creating tangible added value in the region. Our local engineering team currently consists of 100 specialists, half of which work in Poznań. This year, we plan to recruit an additional 20 engineers," added Radosław Banach.

FLIRT is Stadler's best-selling train platform, trusted by operators around the world. To date, more than 3,000 vehicles have been sold in 24 countries. In Poland, FLIRT trains run in liveries of Koleje Mazowieckie, Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, Koleje Śląskie, and PKP Intercity. Passengers appreciate them for their high level of comfort, while operators value their reliability and cost efficiency.

Thanks to their lightweight aluminum construction, FLIRT vehicles offer low energy consumption, resulting in reduced operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to conventional steel-bodied trains. This makes them particularly well suited for regions investing in sustainable public transport solutions.

The five-car units will feature spacious entrance areas, a high proportion of low-floor space, and full accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users, parents with prams, and cyclists. The trains will be equipped with ETCS Level 2, air conditioning, CCTV monitoring, a modern passenger information system, wireless internet access, and advanced safety features, including defibrillators and emergency intercoms. Each train will accommodate up to 632 passengers, including 266 seated, and will operate at speeds of up to 160 km/h.

Stadler has been present in Poland since 2006 and has consistently expanded its operations by investing in local production, service facilities, and engineering capabilities. Today, Stadler employs more than 2,000 people in Poland across three production plants (Siedlce, Środa Wielkopolska, and Białystok), engineering offices in Poznań, Siedlce, and Warsaw, and service centers in Łódź and Sochaczew.

Caption Signing of the contract (f.l.t.r.): Arkadiusz Świerkot, Member of the Board of Stadler Poland;Radosław Banach, President of the Board of Stadler Poland;Marek Woźniak, Marshal of the Greater Poland Voivodeship;Wojciech Jankowiak, Deputy Marshal of the Greater Poland Voivodeship