The call for proposals for the installation of ETCS/GSM-R system has started – with allocation budget of PLN 150 million!

Modern railway means safe railway. Hence, if you meet the requirements, which you can find here, we encourage you to take part in the call for proposals under the “Montaż urządzeń ETCS/GSM-R” (Installation of ETCS/GSM-R system) action. Submitted projects may include:

• installation of on-board ETCS and GSM-R subsystems, as a whole,
• or just the ETCS system, if GSM-R is already installed.

Thanks to those investments, Polish railway is slowly becoming more and more interoperable and compliant with the European standards.

Who can apply?

Entities that can apply for funding are, among others:

• railroad carriers,
• rolling stock dispatchers,
• companies renting or leasing railway units equipped with a drive or control cabin.

All details can be found in the dedicated call for proposals tab on our website.

What kind of funding can be granted?

• Maximum level of co-financing amounts to: 85% of eligible costs (VAT is not considered eligible).
• Total pool of financing: PLN 150,000,000 (subject to change during call for proposals).

How and when can I apply?

• Duration: 30 September – 30 November 2025 (until 11:59 PM).
• Format: solely in electronic format, via the WOD2021 app on the cst2021.gov.pl website.

Got any questions?

You can send them to the following address until 14 November 2025: ertms@cupt.gov.pl. Answers will be published in the “Pytania i odpowiedzi” (Q&A) tab on the call for proposals site.

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