Poland launches sweeping transport upgrades and new fare system

Poland is undertaking a broad set of transport improvements. Kraków will introduce a distance‑based ticket for trams and buses, with fares calculated from the exact kilometres travelled and a daily cap for regular and concession passengers. In Radomsko, a major bus crossing on Piłsudskiego Street will be closed from late May to early June for reconstruction, with temporary routes arranged for lines 4 and 7. In the Pomeranian region, PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska will replace Polregio as the main operator of regional electric services from December, taking over most routes through Tczew and surrounding cities. PKP Intercity reported a record 44.7 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a rise of 11 % year‑on‑year, and announced a revised timetable in September to address technical delays. The state railway company also detailed major infrastructure projects: a 64‑km modernization of line 12 with a new bridge over the Rawka River, and a multi‑billion‑złoty upgrade of line 12 and other corridors slated for completion by 2029. Separately, the S1 express road will be fully closed through a tunnel section until early August to allow resurfacing works. Together, these actions underline the government’s push to modernise Poland’s transport network, increase capacity and improve passenger experience.