Solaris to deliver Trollino trolleybuses to Lublin

Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland- Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., has signed a new contract with Municipal Transport Company in Lublin (MPK Lublin)., to supply 20 units of Trollino 12 units of trolleybuses, further strengthening the Polish city’s zero-emission public transport network. The agreement, concluded in December 2025, will expand Lublin’s trolleybus fleet with 12-metre vehicles, with deliveries scheduled to be completed in the first months of 2027. Lublin alongside Gdynia and Tychy is one of only three Polish cities operating trolleybuses, and Solaris has already delivered more than 80 Trollino vehicles of this type to the city so far.

Mr. Agata Stańda, CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, said Lublin is among Poland’s electromobility leaders, adding that Solaris has supported the city’s transition for nearly three decades. She noted that the partnership with MPK Lublin includes over 120 zero-emission vehicles delivered, and the latest Trollino order marks another step toward building one of the country’s most advanced electromobility ecosystems. Stańda also emphasized that trolleybuses alongside electric and hydrogen buses remain an important pathway to sustainable urban mobility, and that Solaris offers all three technologies to support public transport decarbonization across Europe.

The newly ordered Trollino 12 trolleybuses will combine a traditional trolleybus driveline with onboard batteries, allowing operation beyond the overhead-wire network. These batteries can be charged while connected to existing trolley infrastructure, improving route flexibility. The vehicles will also include a preconditioning function to optimize interior temperature before departure, enhancing comfort while improving energy efficiency. In addition, they will be equipped with Solaris’ eSConnect software for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and operational support.

Safety is also a key focus in the new fleet. The trolleybuses will feature advanced systems compliant with General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), including a Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) to detect cyclists in blind areas and a Moving Off Information System (MOIS) to monitor pedestrians and cyclists in front of the vehicle and warn the driver.

Each vehicle will carry up to 80 passengers, including 29 seated, and will come with full interior and exterior surveillance coverage. Passenger amenities include USB charging ports and a passenger counting system to help MPK Lublin analyze ridership patterns and passenger flow.

With this latest order, Lublin continues to position itself among European cities investing consistently in greener public transport, building on a Solaris-supplied fleet that already includes electric buses, hydrogen buses, and trolleybuses.

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