Kraków’s 30 New Trams: Pesa Bydgoszcz Contract Details

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Introduction

On August 18, MPK Kraków and Pesa Bydgoszcz finalized a contract for 30 new bidirectional trams, with the first units slated for service in early 2028. The order, part of a framework agreement established in March, is valued at PLN 558.5 million (EUR 131.5 million).

Contract Details

The contract, signed by MPK Kraków and Pesa Bydgoszcz, is valued at PLN 558.5 million (EUR 131.5 million). The Centre for EU Transport Projects is contributing nearly PLN 74 million (EUR 17.4 million) in funding under the FEnIKS programme (European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, Environment). The first trams are scheduled to enter service in early 2028, with the remaining trams following in early 2029.

Funding and Procurement

MPK Kraków has secured non‑repayable subsidies of PLN 481 million (EUR 113.3 million) from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). The company has also applied for preference-rate KPO loans totaling PLN 750 million (EUR 176.6 million) to support the procurement of the new LRVs.

Tram Specifications

Each tram will exceed 33 metres in length and feature a 100% low‑floor design. The trams will include air conditioning, monitoring systems, a passenger information system tailored for the blind and visually impaired, accessible platforms, and dedicated wheelchair spaces. Krzysztof Zdziarski, President of Pesa Bydgoszcz, highlighted the design’s focus on passenger comfort and driver ease of operation, integrating cutting-edge technological solutions.

Operational Deployment

The bidirectional trams will operate on lines without turning loops and will be used during track renovations, such as at the Grunwaldzki Bridge and in the Krzesławice Hills area of Nowa Huta. They are also planned for new routes to locations like the Azores and the University Hospital. MPK Kraków also intends to acquire up to 60 additional LRVs, including 30 43-metre unidirectional trams and 30 33-metre unidirectional LRVs.

Framework Agreement Scope

The overall agreement allows Kraków to order up to 90 LRVs in various configurations: up to 60 trams of 32–34 metres (both unidirectional and bidirectional), and 30 trams of 42–45 metres (unidirectional).

Conclusion

MPK Kraków and Pesa Bydgoszcz have signed a contract for 30 bidirectional trams, with deliveries starting in early 2028. The contract is supported by EU and KPO funding, and the trams will be deployed on existing and new routes.

Company Summary

MPK Kraków:

MPK Kraków is a public transport operator in Kraków, Poland.

Pesa Bydgoszcz:

Pesa Bydgoszcz is a Polish manufacturer of railway vehicles, including trams and trains.

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