Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. in Katowice received non-repayable funding for the implementation of the Project within the framework of the development plan (National Reconstruction Plan) titled “Procurement of a zero-emission rolling stock for Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. in Katowice” which constituted part of the Investment no. E2.1.2. Passenger rolling stock within the framework of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Plan subsidised by the European Union.
The Project comprises the delivery of five brand new four-compartment single-deck electric multiple units (EMUs) to Koleje Śląskie in Katowice. The EMUs are intended to serve routes with an average annual mileage of around 180,000 kilometres transporting regional passenger traffic. The minimum seating capacity of each of the EMUs is 186 people, and the minimum total number of passengers is 390.
The new rolling stock will be used exclusively on regional routes. The EMUs are to be equipped with all rail traffic safety devices (SHP, CA/SIFA, radio telephone) enabling independent operation on all normal railway lines in accordance with the requirements of PKP PLK S.A. and will have the ETCS system installed, which is part of the ERTMS system.
Each EMU featured within the scope of the project will be equipped with internal and external CCTV cameras. The EMUs will be adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. They will have two spots for wheelchair users, which will be marked appropriately, and a lightweight platform to facilitate wheelchair access.
Additional facilities for people with disabilities include:
- the doors adjacent to the wheelchair area will be equipped with an additional push-button marked with a pictogram according to PRM TSI or equivalent, which will open the door and keep it open,
- an induction loop for the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing will be installed.
Project objectives
The main objective of the project is to present regional passenger transport as an alternative to individual transport in cities and suburban areas.
The specific objectives of the project include increased use of more efficient public transport, reduced use of personal cars, better integration of transport modes, lowering air and noise emissions and congestion, as well as improved road safety.
Total cost of the Project: 185,250,300.00 PLN
Amount of support for the Project: 126,462,000.00 PLN
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Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. in Katowice has received a grant from the European Union for a project entitled ‘Enlargement and retrofitting of the technical facilities at Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. in Katowice’.
We are implementing the project to improve the quality and safety of transport provided by Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o., thereby improving and increasing mobility.
The specific objectives of the project include:
- Enlarging and developing the existing technical facilities of Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. and improving the quality of maintenance and servicing of the purchased rolling stock;
- Increasing the company’s technical capacity for the reprofiling of rolling stock wheelsets;
- Increasing the technical capacity of the company by converting a passenger train wash station into a year-round facility for the ongoing cleaning of vehicles;
- Increasing the provision of maintenance services for additional rolling stock, enabling an increase in the number of new passenger transport connections.
As part of the project, we will enlarge the existing maintenance building, including its internal system, organise the track layout and associated overhead contact lines, rebuild the wash station and purchase and install an underfloor wheel lathe for wheelset reprofiling. The currently existing rolling stock maintenance stations will be made longer.
The project is intended for passengers using the passenger rail services provided by Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o.
The effects of the project will be an improved quality and safety of transport and addressing the deficiencies in the infrastructure for servicing and maintenance of passenger trains.
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Project value: PLN 72,452,941.17
Amount of contribution from European Funds: PLN 49,694,255