en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hitachi Rail has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PESA Bydgoszcz, Poland's largest railway vehicle manufacturer, aimed at strengthening Poland's railway industry through high-speed rail development, technology transfer, and expanded manufacturing capabilities.
The partnership brings together the manufacturing capabilities of global railway technology company Hitachi Rail and PESA, covering the development and production of ultra-high-speed railway vehicles, joint supply of double-decker trains, and the transfer of advanced railway technology to Poland. This move is expected to strengthen Poland's expertise in areas where it has previously had limited experience, and also marks a new phase of development for PESA under the control of the Polish Development Fund.
The core of the agreement involves the two companies' plan to jointly participate in a major ultra-high-speed train tender by PKP Intercity, Poland's intercity railway operator. The tender includes the procurement of 20 electric multiple units with a speed of at least 320 km/h, an option to purchase an additional 35 units, and a long-term maintenance agreement lasting 30 years.
Under the proposed arrangement, the first 20 trains will be manufactured at Hitachi Rail's factory in Italy, with subsequent phases gradually increasing PESA's production involvement and localizing some manufacturing activities to Poland. PESA will be responsible for maintenance work within Poland. The partners plan to offer Hitachi Rail's ETR1000 platform, which has been operating on major European high-speed rail networks for over a decade and is approved for operation in countries such as Germany, Austria, France, and Italy. The ETR1000 features advanced aerodynamic design, energy-saving technology, onboard internet connectivity, accessibility facilities, and a flexible interior layout.
Another major component of the cooperation focuses on technology transfer and industrial development, including the transfer of expertise in aluminum alloy carbody construction and double-decker train manufacturing. Plans include developing new production facilities in Bydgoszcz, establishing a local center of excellence for advanced railway manufacturing technology, and supporting future projects in Poland as well as Central and Eastern Europe.
Krzysztof Zdziarski, CEO of PESA, stated that the cooperation with Hitachi Rail is a historic moment for the company. Through technology transfer and the establishment of an aluminum alloy structures center of excellence in Bydgoszcz, PESA is joining the ranks of Europe's fastest train manufacturers. Stefano Santinelli, Senior Vice President of Hitachi Rail, said that the partnership with PESA is a key milestone in expanding its international presence in Europe and advancing innovative railway solutions.
Paweł Przyżycki, CEO of Hitachi Rail Poland, stated that the agreement is an important part of the company's long-term growth strategy in Poland, aiming to make a long-term, comprehensive commitment to the construction of a modern, reliable, and sustainable railway in Poland based on proven solutions. The Polish Development Fund views this cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen Poland's position in the European railway supply chain, while accelerating technology transfer and industrial development.
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