Rail Vehicles Sector
Current information
Industry description
Poland is one of the world’s largest railway markets, with a rapidly growing railway industry in terms of finished solutions and components. It is not only a key logistics hub, but also a leader in railway technology. The rail vehicle sector plays a key role in the modern transport system, providing the foundation for the efficient, environmentally friendly and safe movement of both people and goods.
Ambitious leader
The Polish railway industry is the key sectors of our economy, successfully combining tradition with modernity and innovative solutions. Today, we are one of the leaders in Europe in terms of rolling stock production, state-of-the-art engineering solutions and comprehensive services for the railway sector.
Poland is not afraid of ambitious initiatives. The strategic investment in the rail sector is the high-speed railway project, which will connect Poland’s largest cities with modern lines enabling travel at speeds of up to 320 km/h. Integration into the international network, investment in infrastructure, new rolling stock and technology – this makes Poland one of the leaders in the transformation of railway transport in Europe.
Sector data
Value of exports: USD 1,750.61 million*
Value of orders for new passenger carriages: PLN 4.2 billion
Main export destinations for the Polish machinery and equipment sector: Germany, Netherlands, Italy, UK, France.
* Estimates for 2024.
Why investing in the Polish furniture sector is a good idea?
Exports to all parts of the world
Polish companies develop cutting-edge technologies and equipment that are used in infrastructure projects in Poland and abroad. They offer diverse solutions – from metro trains to high-speed rail to simulators and safety systems.
Polish technologies are changing the face of urban rail transport in different corners of the globe. They are exported to South Korea, Turkey, the USA, Canada, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Ethiopia and other countries.
We are also an attractive investment destination. Global investors are setting up production and research facilities in Poland.
Continuous development
Polish engineers, programmers and designers work together to develop the future of railways. They conduct advanced research into the autonomisation of tram transport and new sustainable technical solutions. Modern silicon carbide drives, energy-saving systems and innovative seating and management systems are being developed in our country.
The Polish railway is more than just transport. It is a symbol of progress, technology, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Main industry institutions
The Polish Railway Chamber (izbakolei.pl) is a not-for-profit institution which brings together business entities with links to the railway market. The primary objective of the Chamber is
to represent and protect the interests of its members, as well as to inspire and
support the development of rail transport in Poland. The seat of the Chamber is located in
Bydgoszcz. Its activities consist in the organisation of subject-specific conferences, seminars, trade missions, training courses and workshops, as well as exhibiting at industry trade fairs, which offer great opportunities to present the Chamber to a wide audience operating not only in the rail industry.
The Office of Rail Transport (UTK) is the domestic authority regulating rail traffic in Poland and transport services provided by railway undertakings. It regularly publishes reports on the demand for rail services and the characteristics of the rail market in Poland.
Events where national stands are organised as part of the program for the promotion of the rail vehicle sector:
- RailwayTech Indonesia 2025, Jakarta (Indonesia)
- InnoTrans 2026, Berlin (Germany)
- Africa Rail 2026, Johannesburg (South Africa)
- RailwayTech Indonesia 2026, Jakarta (Indonesia)
- RailwayTech Indonesia 2027, Jakarta (Indonesia)
- IREE 2027, New Delhi (India)
- Rail Business Days, Ostrawa (Czechy) 2027
- InnoTrans 2028, Berlin (Germany)
- Africa Rail 2028, Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Africa Rail 2029, Johannesburg (South Africa)
Would you like to find out more about the promotion of the rail vehicle sector as part of the Brand HUB project? Contact us:
Contact
Project coordinator
Małgorzata Kucharek
Download publications about the sector
The dynamic development of the rail infrastructure, increasing investment in public transport and growing expectations of sustainability are contributing to the intensification of the activities of manufacturers, operators and regulatory institutions related to the sector. More information about the sector can be found in our industry reports. We encourage you to read them!
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