Poland has earmarked $2,8 billion to improve its railway infrastructure as part of the European Union’s “Next Generation EU” recovery package. The funds will be managed by the Polish Railway Infrastructure Company (PKP PLK) and will modernize key railway lines across the country. These investments aim to strengthen Poland’s transport network, increase regional competitiveness and reduce passenger travel times.
Modernization and High Speed Train Projects
A significant portion of the investment will be devoted to upgrading 800 kilometers of railway lines. The projects will be completed quickly and major routes such as the Chabowka-Nowy Sacz line in southern Poland will be modernized. $1,03 billion will be spent on these lines, which will strengthen regional connections and increase logistics efficiency.
The biggest project is Poland's high-speed rail network CPK (Centralny Port Komunikacyjny). This project will create a hub at the airport in Poland and connect neighboring regions, including the Czech Republic. The length of the new network will be 2000 km, and trains will be able to reach speeds of 350 km/h. However, the operating speed will be 250 km/h, which will speed up regional transportation and significantly increase passenger comfort.
Support from the European Union and Sustainable Goals
The European Union is providing significant support for these Polish projects. The CPK project and other railway infrastructure investments present a major opportunity for Poland as it seeks to rapidly recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. Authorities will begin purchasing trains for the CPK in 2025 and are using EU funds to ensure the successful completion of the projects.
With these investments, Poland plans to not only modernize its railway network, but also achieve its sustainable transport system goals. In the long term, the projects will increase logistics capacity and contribute to Poland's economic growth.
The Rise of High Speed Trains
New high-speed rail networks will modernize Poland’s transport infrastructure and strengthen the country’s regional connections. These projects will provide speed and comfort while elevating Poland’s status. Train purchases in 2025 will further consolidate the success of the CPK project and make Poland’s rail sector globally competitive.
Poland’s investment in its railway infrastructure is drawing the attention of industry experts and is expected to play a significant role in the country’s future economic growth. The funds, totaling $2,8 billion, will contribute to making the railway sector more efficient, as part of Poland’s broader transport development strategy.
