H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych

What H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych does

H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych Sp. z o. o. (FPS), headquartered at 28 June 1956 Street No. 223/229 in Poznań, Poland, is a privately-held rail vehicle manufacturer founded in 1921 with continuous production for over a century. The company designs and builds locomotives (including the 6D-FPS diesel unit with STAGE V emission compliance and 960 kW output), passenger cars in all classes — compartment, non-compartment, sleeper, dining, and business — and electric multiple units centered on the PLUS dual-drive (electric and diesel) traction platform plus the FENIX BOARDS variant. Adjacent offerings include bogie components (e.g., 25AN4 type), mid-life modernizations of wagons (types 111A, 141A, 112A) and diesel locomotives, and specialist maintenance services. Highest vehicle speed recorded is 270 km/h, and cumulative production since 1946 is 13,500 wagons and 800 locomotives.

Business is structured around B2B contract sales into Polish and EU public-rail procurement: enterprise customers include national carrier PKP Intercity and regional operator Polregio, while voivodeship governments (Lubuskie, Lublin, and others) are the buyers for regional EMUs. Pricing is contract-based via public tenders, not list-priced. Revenue streams split between (i) new vehicle hardware sales (the largest contract in company history being 300 new wagons for PKP Intercity signed March 2024, with first delivery scheduled end of Q2 2027), (ii) modernization programs including the 90-wagon PKP IC modernization valued at nearly PLN 500 million and 50 COMBO wagon modernizations, and (iii) recurring specialist/maintenance services. Several orders are co-financed by EU funds, with FPS holding IRIS Silver certification (ISO/TS 22163) and TSI-compliance for international traffic.

The strategic focus is dual-track: deliver the contracted order backlog through 2027 while transitioning the PLUS platform toward hydrogen traction via co-development with Impact and Łukasiewicz – Poznański Instytut Technologiczny, and into formal R&D via the CERES partnership with Poznań University of Technology under Horizon Europe. The company employs over 500 specialists and the brand carries historical weight — the factory gate is the historical site of the 1956 Poznań workers' uprising. Governance is in active transition: a new management board was seated in late 2025, the President resigned in May 2026, and a qualification procedure for a new President was opened in June 2026.

Name

H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych

Legal name

H. Cegielski – Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych Sp. z o. o.

Website

https://fpspoznan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Polish rail vehicle manufacturer founded in 1921 in Poznań, producing locomotives, passenger cars, electric multiple units (PLUS platform), bogies, and modernization services for PKP Intercity, Polregio, and regional voivodeships via public procurement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510), Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (3365), Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (33651), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Construction & Maintenance-of-Way Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bogie/Truck, Wheelset & Bearing Shop Services (Reprofiling, Overhaul) (TLAKAIAD), Traction Motor, Generator & Electrical Rotating Equipment Repair (TLAKAIAE)

Keywords

• Rail vehicle manufacturing
• Passenger rail cars
• Electric multiple units
• Locomotive manufacturing
• Rail vehicle modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznan

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New rail vehicle sales: Direct sales of newly manufactured rail vehicles including locomotives, passenger cars, wagons, and electric multiple units to railway carriers and government transport organizers
2. Railway vehicle modernization: Modernization of existing railway vehicles (wagons, locomotives) for carriers like PKP Intercity, including maintenance inspections and upgrades
3. Specialist services and maintenance: Specialist services including maintenance, repairs (P5 repairs), and service infrastructure facilities for railway vehicles

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FPS manufactures and modernizes rail rolling stock, producing diesel locomotives, passenger cars (1st/2nd class, sleeper, dining, business-class), and electric multiple units including the PLUS platform with dual-drive (electric and diesel) capability. The company also delivers bogies (25AN4 trolleys), provides P5-level maintenance and repair services, and runs service infrastructure facilities supporting railway operators in Poland and on international TSI-compliant routes.

Product overview

H. Cegielski Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych (FPS) is a Polish rail vehicle manufacturer with over 105 years of history, producing a comprehensive portfolio of rolling stock. The core product portfolio includes locomotives (diesel units like the 6D-FPS with STAGE V emissions), passenger wagons (compartment, non-compartment, sleeper, dining, and business-class cars), and electric multiple units (PLUS and FENIX BOARDS platforms). The company offers both new vehicle manufacturing and modernization services for existing rolling stock (wagons and locomotives), with speed capabilities up to 200 km/h. The PLUS platform features innovative dual-drive (electric/diesel) technology for regional traffic, while the H-PLUS hydrogen concept demonstrates forward-looking R&D. Key contracts include the 300-wagon order for PKP Intercity and electric multiple units for Lubuskie and Lublin Voivodeships. Production since 1946 includes over 13,500 wagons and 800 locomotives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Locomotives Diesel locomotives including the 6D-FPS model with 960 kW power and STAGE V emission standards, equipped with comfortable cabin and advanced safety systems, sold to railway carriers.
• Passenger Cars (Wagons) Passenger cars in all variants (1st and 2nd class, compartment, non-compartment, business-class) for domestic and international traffic at speeds up to 200 km/h, including TSI-compliant vehicles.
• Sleeper Cars Overnight accommodation rail vehicles designed for long-distance travel with sleeping facilities.
• Dining Cars Restaurant cars providing food service for passengers on long-distance rail routes.
• COMBO Wagons Modernized type 112A passenger cars converted into combo configuration for enhanced passenger experience, supplied under contract to PKP Intercity.
• PLUS Electric Multiple Unit Innovative dual-drive (electric and diesel) electric multiple unit designed for regional traffic, enabling operation on both electrified and non-electrified routes; features energy-saving technologies, real-time diagnostics, eco-friendly drive solutions, and integration with rail traffic management systems.
• FENIX BOARDS Electric Multiple Unit Electric traction unit featuring FENIX board technology for regional passenger transport.
• Trolleys/Bogies Rail vehicle running gear including 25AN4-type bogies delivered to PKP Intercity Remtrak as standalone components.
• Modernizations Modernization services for existing rail vehicles, including wagons (type 111A, 141A, 112A) and diesel locomotives, upgrading them with air conditioning, passenger information systems, monitoring, and speeds up to 160 km/h.
• Specialist Services Specialized railway engineering and technical services for rail vehicle maintenance, including P5-level repairs.
• Service Infrastructure Facilities Infrastructure facilities supporting rail vehicle service, maintenance, and after-delivery support operations.
• H-PLUS Hydrogen Vehicle Concept Hydrogen-powered rail vehicle concept extending the PLUS platform with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell power supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest train speed produced: 270 km/h
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Poland Capital Club (WKK)minorOthers · 22 January 2026Business networking organization integration for exchange of experiences and business relationships. FPS joined as member with over 30 years of WKK activity.
• Poznań University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Support for creation of Centre of Excellence in Railway Engineering (CERES) under Horizon Europe - Teaming for Excellence program. FPS declared readiness for expert dialogue and knowledge exchange.
• ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2022Joint development of hydrogen fuel cell technology for rail vehicles. A letter of intent was signed during the 7th Hydrogen Railway Conference for implementing hydrogen cells in rail vehicles from the PLUS platform.
• Łukasiewicz – Poznański Instytut TechnologicznycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2022Partnership for hydrogen technology research in rail vehicles. Signed letter of intent for hydrogen fuel cell implementation in rail vehicles.
• Wielkopolska Hydrogen PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2022FPS representatives received acts of appointment to the Platform, an opinion-forming body advising on low and zero emission technologies including hydrogen in Wielkopolska region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PESA Bydgoszcz: PESA is a Polish rolling stock manufacturer headquartered in Bydgoszcz that builds locomotives, EMUs, and passenger coaches for Polish and European operators. It is the closest domestic competitor to FPS, competing for the same PKP Intercity and voivodeship tenders with overlapping product lines such as regional multiple units.
• Newag: Newag is a Polish manufacturer of locomotives, EMUs, and passenger rail vehicles supplying Polish carriers and export markets. Like FPS, it competes directly for PKP Intercity, Polregio, and regional EMU contracts with comparable technology platforms and similar customer relationships.
• Stadler Rail: Stadler Rail is a Swiss manufacturer of locomotives, multiple units, and coaches active across Europe, including Poland. It is a similarly sized tier of European rolling stock competitor that has won tenders in Poland and overlaps directly with FPS's EMU and locomotive product lines.
• Škoda Transportation: Škoda Transportation is a Central European rolling stock producer of locomotives, EMUs, and trams with a strong foothold in the Czech and surrounding markets. It is comparable to FPS as a mid-sized European manufacturer competing for regional operator and national-carrier tenders on similar product categories.
• CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles): CAF is a Spanish manufacturer of rail vehicles (locomotives, EMUs, high-speed trains, and trams) serving European operators including in Central Europe. It is comparable to FPS as a similarly tiered European rolling stock competitor with an overlapping passenger and regional rail product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Alstom: Alstom is a global rail OEM (including former Bombardier Transportation) with extensive Polish operations and a full portfolio of locomotives, EMUs, and high-speed trains. It is a broad incumbent that competes in the same tenders as FPS but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple product and geographic segments.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a global rail OEM covering locomotives, EMUs, high-speed trains, and rail signaling. It competes with FPS in Polish and Central European tenders as an established incumbent with broader capabilities, financing power, and an installed base across Europe.
• Hitachi Rail: Hitachi Rail is a global rolling stock manufacturer of high-speed trains, regional trains, and EMUs, with strong European presence including acquisitions of Ansaldo Breda and former Thales Ground Transportation. It competes with FPS in European tenders as a broad incumbent with a diversified product portfolio.
• CRRC: CRRC is the world's largest rail rolling stock manufacturer, producing locomotives, EMUs, and coaches across all speed segments and geographies. While its direct presence in Poland is limited, it remains an adjacent global peer shaping supply, pricing, and technology benchmarks that influence European rolling stock competition.

Emerging players

• Hyundai Rotem: Hyundai Rotem is a Korean rolling stock manufacturer expanding in European and emerging markets with locomotives, EMUs, and high-speed trains. It is comparable to FPS as a competitor pursuing international tenders, though its focus has historically been on Asian and selected export markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles3 records

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