Poland railway updates involve route changes and speed increases

Poland's railway infrastructure is undergoing significant changes affecting passenger connectivity and travel speeds. The Ministry of Infrastructure has implemented route changes for the IC Uznam train, which now travels via Łódź instead of Kutno. While the Ministry states this extension connects five provincial capitals and improves links between major cities and Berlin, residents of Kutno have raised concerns regarding the loss of direct night connections to Warsaw.

Simultaneously, preparations are underway to increase speed limits on the Central Magistrala Kolejowa (CMK) from 160 km/h to 250 km/h. This upgrade, expected to be fully implemented by late 2027, aims to allow Pendolino trains to better utilize their technical capabilities, potentially reducing travel time between Warsaw and Kraków to approximately 2.5 hours. Amidst these technical improvements, political inquiries have been raised regarding whether these faster services will result in increased ticket prices for passengers.