Mar 11 • 17:38 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Cities will exchange worn-out trams. "Quality and technological leap"

Polish cities are modernizing their tram fleets with new vehicles to improve quality and technology, supported by significant government funding.

Poland is undergoing a significant modernization of its tram fleets, with new vehicles being introduced in various cities thanks to financial support from the National Reconstruction Plan. The city of Katowice has received the first of ten new trams from the manufacturer Pesa, marking a major upgrade in the region's public transport system. With a total investment exceeding 109 million PLN, Tramwaje Śląskie, one of the largest tram operators in Poland, is set to acquire 16 new vehicles, including additional dual-direction trams from another manufacturer, Modertrans Poznań.

The introduction of these state-of-the-art trams is expected to bring substantial technological and quality improvements compared to the older models that are currently in service in the Upper Silesian metropolitan area. According to Bolesław Knapik, president of Tramwaje Śląskie, this development represents a qualitative leap for public transportation in the region. The modern trams are approximately 25 meters long and designed to provide enhanced passenger comfort and efficiency.

In addition to new trams, infrastructure changes are also being made to accommodate the upgraded fleet. Cities across Poland are embracing these modernizations not only to improve the efficiency of their transit systems but also to enhance the overall passenger experience, reflecting a broader trend towards revitalizing urban public transport networks as they adapt to modern needs and challenges.

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