en.Wedoany.com Reported - As of the end of April 2026, the rolling stock modernization project of Polish passenger railway company PKP Intercity has utilized over 18.1 billion zloty, approximately 434.4 million euros, in EU funds from Poland's National Recovery and Resilience Plan, achieving a fund utilization rate of nearly 84%. The total grant amount for this plan is 21.62 billion zloty, approximately 518.88 million euros, with the entire project valued at 28.25 billion zloty, approximately 678 million euros.
The financing agreement was signed on October 30, 2024, between PKP Intercity and the EU Transport Projects Centre, under the project name "Procurement of 56 zero-emission locomotives and modernization of 248 passenger carriages." The project aims to renew a large part of the PKP Intercity fleet, improve service standards on Poland's long-distance routes, and provide passengers with more comfortable, convenient, and reliable train services.
To date, PKP Intercity has received all 56 ordered Griffin EU160 electric locomotives, 214 of the 248 passenger carriages have been modernized, and five of the seven investment tasks have been completed. The modernization covers 141A/111A, 152A, Z1B, AB, and COMBO type vehicles, with the upgraded carriages including first-class, second-class, compartment, and open-plan layouts, among which the COMBO multifunctional car is designed to meet diverse passenger needs.
These vehicles, supported by the PNRR, have already been put into service on PKP Intercity long-distance routes across Poland. The carriage modernization work is being carried out by companies located in different regions of Poland, including H. Cegielski – Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych, Pesa Bydgoszcz, Pesa Mińsk Mazowiecki, and PKP Intercity Remtrak. NEWAG is responsible for supplying the Griffin EU160 electric locomotives; the company is one of Poland's major rolling stock manufacturers.
PKP Intercity Board Member Marcin Karasiński stated: "Such a high level of investment progress demonstrates our efficiency in utilizing EU funds and our ability to quickly convert funds into tangible benefits for passengers. Thanks to PNRR funding, we are not only modernizing our fleet but truly accelerating the transformation of Polish long-distance rail, making it the preferred choice for intercity travel." He added: "EU funds from the PNRR serve a dual purpose: they enhance travel quality while strengthening Polish industry, employment, and national technical expertise."
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