PKP SA and partners form Second R&D Ecosystem for rail innovation

Representatives from Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP SA), led by Vice President Dariusz Grajda, met with universities, research institutes, and railway companies to formalize the Second Research and Development Ecosystem of the Europe’s Rail JU partnership.

The initiative aims to develop innovative, digital, and low-emission solutions for the rail sector by bridging scientific, technological, and transport expertise. The ecosystem serves as a platform to test new technologies that address real-world needs in rail transport.

Twelve partners participated in the agreement, including the AGH University of Science and Technology, the Institute of Railway Engineering, Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna (ŁKA), Warsaw University of Technology, and the Military University of Technology. The meeting included a presentation of the second wave of Europe’s Rail JU projects, outlining the development directions and the scope of involvement for each partner.