Newag has won a tender to supply 35 hybrid multiple unit trains for PKP Intercity for PLN 3.36 billion (EUR 789.3 million) gross, PKP Intercity said in a market filing.
As stated, in line with the new direction of development, PKP Intercity wants to expand its rolling stock in terms of as many hybrid vehicles as possible. At the moment, the company has nearly 90 electric multiple units. It was added that the vehicles will run on domestic routes in the InterCity category which is expected to allow shortening travel times for trains currently operated by electric and diesel locomotives.