Alstom Secures Four-Year Nationwide Maintenance Agreement with Polish Railways

When managing a high-frequency railway network, ensuring the reliability of infrastructure is a primary challenge, particularly for critical components like point machines. Alstom has addressed this need by establishing a long-term, nationwide maintenance framework with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. (PKP PLK) that differentiates itself from standard local servicing models. Unlike traditional fragmented maintenance approaches, this strategic agreement introduces a consolidated, large-scale service standard designed to enhance safety and network availability across the entire Polish rail infrastructure.

A Unified Approach to National Infrastructure Safety
The core of this partnership is a four-year agreement, spanning from 2026 to 2029, which centralizes the maintenance of nearly 3,500 Onvia Switch electric point machines. By moving away from local, project-based repairs, the framework allows for a predictive and planned maintenance schedule on a national level. This ensures that every unit—from the Onvia Switch 500 to the high-performance 2000 models—is serviced according to a single, rigorous engineering standard. The agreement also includes an option to extend services to an additional 800 units, providing the flexibility needed to support a growing and modernizing network.

Advancing Performance via Modular Technology
One of the key technical advantages of this strategy lies in the equipment itself. The Onvia Switch portfolio is built on a modular architecture, which significantly simplifies the maintenance process. In a competitive landscape where downtime is the greatest risk, this modularity allows for faster component replacement and more efficient periodic overhauls. By integrating these high-reliability machines with a professional, nationwide service plan, rail operators can effectively reduce total lifecycle costs while maintaining the continuous operational flow required for both domestic and international corridors.

Strengthening Network Continuity and Future Growth
By securing this large-scale maintenance commitment, the railway network gains a level of service continuity that is rare in the industry. The collaboration leverages local engineering expertise and international safety standards to ensure that the most failure-sensitive elements of the track remain in peak condition. This proactive management style not only stabilizes the current infrastructure but also creates a reliable foundation for the further digitalization of the rail industry, supporting long-term safety and cost-efficiency for the millions of passengers who rely on the network every day.

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