Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) and the South Korean railway infrastructure manager, Korea National Railway (KNR), have signed a cooperation agreement to advance the development of high-speed rail in Poland.
Under the agreement, the two companies will exchange knowledge and expertise in high-speed rail systems. The document was signed by Dr Filip Czernicki, CEO of CPK, and Seong-Hai LEE, President of KNR.
The cooperation agreement aimed at the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of developing the high-speed rail in Poland, especially in the areas of tunnel and turnout maintenance, as well as railway diagnostics.
“Cooperation in the field of technology, including railway engineering and the maintenance of high-speed lines, is key to ensuring safety in day-to-day operations. KNR is an experienced operator of over 650 km of railway lines, and we aim to benefit as much as possible from their expertise, while also sharing the technical solutions we plan to implement on the ‘Y’ line: Warsaw – CPK – Łódź – Wrocław/Poznań,” Filip Czernicki, CEO of CPK, said.
CPK-related investments have been a strong foundation for Polish–Korean cooperation in recent years. In 2021, CPK signed an advisory agreement with the operator of Incheon Airport, one of the world’s largest and most acclaimed international hubs. Building on this collaboration, in mid-2023 a Korean consortium led by Korea National Railway and Dohwa Engineering was awarded the contract to design a 70-km section of high-speed rail connecting Katowice to Poland’s southern border.
In 2024, CPK made historic progress in planning a modern, integrated transport system. With a state-of-the-art airport, high-speed rail, and road networks developing simultaneously, this ambitious investment is set to transform Poland’s connectivity, drive economic growth, and position the country as a major European transport hub.
Scheduled to open in 2032 CPK will serve as Poland’s new central airport. The project also includes a high-speed rail network. Strategically located at the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, CPK will be a major global transfer hub. Optimised flight routes, shorter transfers, and multimodal integration will ensure smooth connections between Polish cities, European capitals, and the rest of the world.
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