Poland’s railway infrastructure manager, Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK), has signed a EUR 302.7 million (PLN 1.3 billion) contract for the construction of a railway bridge over the Vistula River in the town of Góra Kalwaria, enabling higher speeds on the Czachówek–Pilawa line.
The contract was awarded to a consortium consisting of INTOP Infrastruktura, INTOP, Trakcja, and WKS Grybów, and the investment is funded through the European CEF2 and CEF 2 Military Mobility instruments (CEF 2 – Military Mobility Package).
The new structure will allow speeds of 120 km/h
The consortium will develop the technical design and then carry out the actual construction work. The modernization will cover 32 km of Railway Line No. 12, on the Czachówek Wschodni–Pilawa section, including the tracks, switches, overhead lines, and rail traffic control systems. Currently, the route is used primarily by freight trains, while passenger trains only run as far as Góra Kalwaria on the Czachówek–Góra Kalwaria segment. Once the project is completed, passenger service will resume along the entire modernized section, and both passenger and freight trains will be able to travel at speeds of up to 120 km/h.
“The contract signed today is another important step in the modernization and development of the Polish railway network. The investment on the Czachówek Wschodni–Pilawa section, together with the construction of the new railway bridge over the Vistula River at Góra Kalwaria, will improve transportation accessibility in the region, increase the capacity of a strategic line, and restore passenger traffic along the entire modernized route. “With the support of European funds, we are developing a modern railway that serves both passengers and the economy,” said Dariusz Klimczak, Minister of Infrastructure.
The new bridge over the Vistula will replace the current structure
The project to build the new railway bridge over the Vistula River is necessary because the current crossing is single-track and will be replaced by a new, double-track structure located approximately 14 meters north of the existing bridge. The new structure will be 630.5 meters long and 18.26 meters wide, increasing the line’s capacity and eliminating one of the most significant bottlenecks on this route. Until the new structure becomes operational, trains will continue to run on the current bridge. The new project will also include a widened pedestrian and bicycle path.
“This is a crucial investment for Warsaw’s freight rail ring and for the resumption of regular passenger service along the entire route. We are consistently moving forward with the modernization of Line 12—in the coming weeks, we plan to sign another contract covering the next section of this line, between Skierniewice and Czachówek,” said Marcin Mochocki, Director of Investments.
As part of the project, 50 engineering structures will be rebuilt or constructed, and level crossings and roads in the vicinity of the line will be modernized. In addition, a new signal control center will be built in Góra Kalwaria, and the rail traffic control system will be brought up to modern operational management standards.
New platforms, adapted to the needs of all passengers—including those with reduced mobility—will be built at existing stations and stops. These will feature shelters, benches, energy-efficient lighting, tactile guide strips, and clear passenger information.
Completion of the investment is scheduled for 2029, and the expected benefits are clear: better access to rail service, reduced travel times, increased safety on both rail and road, and a stronger role for rail transport as an environmentally friendly alternative to road travel.
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