Poland: Investigation into potential shooting of Intercity train

An investigation is underway following reports that an Intercity train, the “Chemik” traveling from Katowice to Płock, may have been shot near Rudniki, close to Częstochowa. While PKP Intercity officially cited a rolling stock failure as the reason for canceling part of the route between Rudniki and Łódź Widzew, a spokesperson for the infrastructure manager, Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK), reportedly confirmed that a shooting had occurred.

Authorities have not yet determined the nature of the projectile, with officials noting that police must establish whether the incident involved a rifle or another type of weapon. Passengers were provided with alternative connections and a replacement train from Łódź Widzew to mitigate the disruption.