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PKP Intercity Makes Effective Use of EU funds: PLN 3 Billion Have Already Boosted Polish National Carrier's Investments

PKP Intercity Makes Effective Use of EU funds: PLN 3 Billion Have Already Boosted Polish National Carrier's Investments
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03 / 01 / 2023

PKP Intercity, the national carrier of Poland, has effectively utilized European Union funds to enhance its services. Over 12 years, the company has obtained PLN 3.16 billion in funding, supporting projects worth PLN 7.71 billion.

This financial aid has allowed for the modernization and acquisition of rolling stock, as well as the reconstruction and upgrade of infrastructure facilities. Consequently, passenger comfort has increased, and more new and modernized rolling stock operates on Polish tracks. Since 2011, EU funding has enabled PKP Intercity to modernize 553 wagons and 33 diesel locomotives, and purchase 45 new wagons, ten diesel locomotives, 20 electric locomotives, and 60 electric multiple units.

During the financial perspectives of 2007-2013 and 2014-2020, EU funds supported the strengthening of PKP Intercity's rolling stock fleet, including the purchase of the ED250 Pendolino electric multiple units, 20 PesaDART and FLIRT units each, and the modernization of carriages and locomotives. Two projects, Rail for good connections and Accelerating comfortably, co-financed by the Cohesion Fund under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme, had a total gross value of over PLN 2.5 billion and co-financing of over PLN 1.01 billion. These projects encompass 12 rolling stock and 42 infrastructure investment tasks.

European Union funds have also enabled modernization and expansion of the carrier's infrastructure, such as stabling stations, sidings, and train washing facilities. Additionally, PKP Intercity purchased seven rail-road vehicles for use at stopping stations. These investments contribute to an improved quality of travel for passengers and the company's continued development. PKP Intercity's largest-ever investment program, Railway of Large Investments, plans to invest 27 billion in modernizing rolling stock and infrastructure. By 2030, the carrier's entire rolling stock will be new or modernized, enhancing safety and travel comfort.

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