PKP Intercity to increase daily train connections to 600 in December

PKP Intercity has announced a significant expansion of its rail services scheduled for December 2026. The carrier plans to increase its daily connections from 530 to approximately 600, representing a 30 percent increase compared to 2023. CEO Janusz Malinowski stated that the company aims to implement more frequent schedules, such as hourly departures on key routes like Łomża–Warszawa.

This growth is reflected in passenger numbers, which are projected to reach between 96 and 98 million this year, exceeding previous expectations. To support this expansion, the company is addressing rolling stock needs through various means, including ongoing tenders for Alstom high-speed trains and the potential purchase of 96 used wagons from Deutsche Bahn.

However, the carrier warned of potential service disruptions due to the planned modernization of the Warszawa Wschodnia station starting in December. Additionally, the company noted that while passenger volume is rising, punctuality has faced challenges, dropping to approximately 68 percent in the second quarter of 2026.