# Poland railway infrastructure and connectivity development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261006-poland-railway-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-10-26T11:54:00.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 8. Poland is advancing several major railway infrastructure and connectivity initiatives. The Central Communication Port (CPK) project has moved forward with the shortlisting of five companies or consortia—including Strabag-Tym-Bud, Torpol-Mirbud-Kobylarnia, Budimex-Porr-Trakcja, and Intercor-NDI-NDI Sopot—for a 14.3-kilometer segment of the Warsaw-Łódź high-speed rail line. This segment, located between the Airport Junction and Bolimów Junction, is designed for speeds up to 350 km/h, with a contract expected by the fourth quarter of 2027. Strategic planning by the Ministry of Infrastructure targets long-term connectivity for 2031 and 2034, specifically aiming to link major cities like Warsaw, Wrocław, and Kraków to the Bieszczady Mountains, Lublin, and the Baltic coast. Under the Integrated Railway Network (ZSK) plan, travel times between Rzeszów and Warsaw are projected to decrease to two hours. Regional efforts include restoring rail services to Jastrzębie-Zdrój, which has lacked access since 2001; PKP PLK has launched a 270 million PLN tender to rebuild connections to the Silesian agglomeration, with completion targeted for 2030. Physical upgrades are also underway, including the renovation of a railway tunnel in Unisław Śląski to accommodate higher speeds and electrification. In Warsaw, a nearly 3 billion PLN investment will modernize the Warsaw East Station and construct a tunnel to connect the Praga-North and Praga-South districts. Additionally, PKP has initiated a tender to renovate the historic Braniewo station. Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak recently noted a resurgence in rail travel, with passenger numbers reaching their highest levels in 30 years. To support this, PKP PLK aims to invest over 180 billion PLN in infrastructure by 2032. ## Claims - PKP PLK announced a tender to rebuild the railway connection to Jastrzębie-Zdrój. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The estimated value of the tender is 270 million PLN net. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The deadline for submitting offers is December 4. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The goal is to connect Jastrzębie-Zdrój to Katowice in a maximum of 60 minutes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Works are planned to be completed by the end of 2030. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The project involves rebuilding nearly 9 kilometers of the railway line. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A new terminal station will be built in the area of Północna and Sybiraków streets. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The contractor will have 20 months for construction works. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced a strategic investment to modernize the Warsaw East Station and its surrounding transport hub. (single source) - The modernization of the Warsaw East Station and its transport hub will cost nearly 3 billion PLN. (single source) - The investment includes the construction of a tunnel under the railway tracks between Kijowska and Żupnicza streets. (single source) - The project will also include the modernization of the Warszawa Stadion stop. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: PKP PLK announces tender to restore rail connection to Jastrzębie-Zdrój PKP PLK has launched a 270 million PLN tender to restore rail services to Jastrzębie-Zdrój by 2030, aiming to connect the city to Katowice in under an hour. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pkp-plk-announces-tender-to-restore-rail-connection-to-jastrzbie-zdrj ### 2026-10-20: Poland infrastructure projects: railway modernizations and new gondola line Poland is advancing several infrastructure projects, including the modernization of the Jasło–Nowy Zagórz railway and the construction of the Krynica Express gondola lift. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-modernizes-jasonowy-zagrz-railway-line ### 2026-10-18: Poland announces major railway investments and satellite internet trials Poland is undergoing a railway renaissance, with a planned 180 billion PLN infrastructure investment by 2032 and successful satellite internet testing on PKP Intercity trains. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-announces-major-railway-investments-and-satellite-internet-trials ### 2026-10-16: Poland railway sector implements major timetable and service updates Polish railway operators are implementing major timetable changes, new regional connections, and infrastructure-driven service improvements, alongside new loyalty programs and enhanced surveillance at crossings 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-railway-timetable-changes-to-affect-d-region ### 2026-10-10: Warsaw and Braniewo railway stations set for major modernizations Poland is advancing major railway infrastructure projects, including a 3 billion PLN modernization of Warsaw East Station and a renovation of the historic 1907 Braniewo station. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-and-braniewo-railway-stations-set-for-major-modernizations ### 2026-10-09: Poland expands railway infrastructure to improve regional connectivity Poland is expanding its rail network, with plans to reduce Rzeszów-Warsaw travel to two hours and restore passenger rail services to Jastrzębie-Zdrój by 2029. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-expands-railway-infrastructure-to-improve-regional-connectivity ### 2026-10-06: Poland expands railway infrastructure and long-distance connectivity plans Poland is advancing railway infrastructure through major tunnel renovations in Unisław Śląski and long-term connectivity plans for the Podkarpacie region through 2034. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-roadworks-on-gokowska-street-cause-bus-detours ### 2026-09-30: Poland shortlists five firms for Warsaw-Łódź high-speed rail section Five consortia have been shortlisted for a 14.3-km section of Poland’s Warsaw-Łódź high-speed rail line, with a final contractor expected to be selected by late 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-shortlists-five-firms-for-warsaw-d-high-speed-rail-section --- Cite as: Poland railway infrastructure and connectivity development. 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