Poland’s Centre for EU Transport Projects (CUPT) has signed two agreements supporting rail infrastructure projects carried out by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe. The total value of funding awarded exceeds PLN 219.5 million (EUR 51.7 million).
The initiatives include upgrading passenger infrastructure across the Warsaw metropolitan area and modernising railway line No. 8 between Tunel and Kraków. Both projects have been financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), under the “Green, Smart Mobility – Grant Part” priority.
The formal signing took place in Warsaw and was attended by the Minister of Infrastructure, Dariusz Klimczak; Director of the European Commission Representation in Poland, Katarzyna Smyk; CUPT Director, Joanna Lech; and Marcin Mochocki, Member of the Management Board and Director for Investment Implementation at PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe.
The Minister of Infrastructure remarked that such support for rail infrastructure projects represents “another step towards a sustainable and modern rail transport system in Poland. These investments will expand rail network capacity, enhance passenger comfort, and reduce travel times. Modernising infrastructure will also boost safety and reliability by lowering the risk of breakdowns, particularly on vital passenger and freight routes.”
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe is the largest transport-sector beneficiary of the KPO, having secured PLN 11.5 billion (EUR 2.7 billion) in European funds for rail projects, over 90% of which has already been contracted.
CUPT Director, Joanna Lech, added: “Thanks to European funding and productive collaboration with stakeholders such as PKP PLK, we are making a tangible difference in the comfort and safety of rail travel. We are dedicated to delivering a modern, accessible, and user-friendly railway system—not just for residents in major cities, but also for people with limited mobility, seniors, and tourists.”
Warsaw metropolitan area upgrade
The “Improving Passenger Information at Selected Facilities in the Warsaw Metropolitan Area” project aims to significantly enhance daily travel comfort for tens of thousands of users. PLK plans to install a central dynamic Passenger Information System (PIS) and video surveillance across 51 stations and stops. The system will feature electronic timetables, public announcement systems, audible time signals, and CCTV. It will provide clear, up-to-date information—including in foreign languages and an adapted format for visually impaired passengers. Contracts with suppliers are expected to be signed by year-end.
Moreover, PLK SA will renovate the Warszawa Ursus Północny stop, including construction of two new platforms with shelters, benches, information boards, a dynamic passenger information system (CSDIP), and CCTV. The project will add new access points, replace three overhead line barriers, and refurbish two railway viaducts. Completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. The investment totals PLN 124.9 million (EUR 29.5 million), over PLN 101.5 million (EUR 24 million) of which is funded via KPO.
Line No. 8 modernisation (Kraków–Tunel section)
The modernisation of Line No. 8 between Kraków Główny and Tunel is being implemented with PLN 145 million (EUR 34 million), of which PLN 118 million (EUR 28 million) comes from KPO funding. The upgrade will enable faster and more reliable travel between Kraków, Warsaw, and Kielce, and improve freight transport efficiency. Once complete, passenger trains will operate at speeds of up to 120 km/h, and freight trains up to 80 km/h.
A new platform will be constructed at Miechów station, while the existing platforms at Smroków and Batowice (Kraków) will be upgraded and adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. The plan includes shelters, benches, information boards, and energy-efficient LED lighting. The contract with the contractor is expected to be signed in the third quarter of 2025. This investment will not only enhance travel comfort but also increase the capacity of one of southern Poland’s most important rail corridors.
Marcin Mochocki from PKP PLK commented: “Both projects form part of a wider effort to modernise Polish railways—designed to make rail transport more accessible, improve travel experience, and ensure infrastructure caters to all passengers. With KPO support, these investments will promote sustainable mobility and reinforce the role of railways in regional and interregional connectivity.”
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