Siemens Newag cooperation agreement: Siemens Mobility and Polish rolling stock builder Newag have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on accessing the Polish market and to assess next steps for new high-speed trains. This was reported by Rail Journal and Railway Supply.
Photo: Koleje Małopolskie
Siemens Mobility and Newag memorandum of understanding
The Siemens Mobility Newag memorandum of understanding provides for knowledge sharing and technical assessments. It also brings together the partners’ engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The emphasis is on the production of high-speed trains, alongside advanced maintenance concepts intended to improve long-term availability and efficiency.
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Also, the MoU establishes a framework for further dialogue and joint technical assessment. This includes potential cooperation on high-speed rolling stock.
Poland high-speed rail plans via CPK and PKP Intercity tender
Poland’s first high-speed line is planned to run from Warsaw to Łódź via the new hub airport being developed by Central Communication Port (CPK), together with its associated rail projects. In March 2025, CPK announced its intention to procure 300km/h high-speed trains and two 200km/h fleets, which would be leased to third-party operators.
Meanwhile, in December, national long-distance operator PKP Intercity (PKP IC) launched a tender for 20 high-speed trains with a maximum speed of 250km/h, as outlined by Railway Gazette International. The contract is to include a long-term maintenance agreement and the construction of a dedicated maintenance facility. It also includes an option for 35 more trains.
Newag Impuls 45WE EMUs order for Koleje Małopolskie
Separately, Newag has been awarded a further option for EMUs under a framework agreement for up to 25 trains agreed with the Małopolska Voivodeship and its passenger operator Koleje Małopolskie in September 2024. Under the contract, Newag will deliver seven Impuls 45WE EMUs for regional rail services.
In addition, the order is worth Zlotys 382.6m ($US 106.8m) and will be funded by the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, and Environment 2021–2027 programme, as reported by Rail Journal. This is the third firm order under the framework agreement, following two previous call-offs for six EMUs each. Newag said the 19 trains now on order will be delivered over the next three years.
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