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PKP Intercity expansion, fleet upgrades, and speed testing

Overview

PKP Intercity is undergoing significant service and fleet transformations. The carrier plans to expand its daily connections from 530 to approximately 600 in December 2026, a 30 percent increase over 2023 levels. A major overhaul of the railway timetable is set for December 13, 2026, which will add 69 connections. During the summer period, the number of daily connections is expected to rise to 622. Key improvements include more frequent services on major routes, such as trains running every 30 minutes between Warsaw and the Tricity area, and 32 daily trains between Krakow and Warsaw. New services will also include a night train to Zakopane and improved links from Podkarpacie to Warsaw.

To support this growth, the company is pursuing tenders for Alstom high-speed trains and considering the purchase of an additional 96 used wagons from Deutsche Bahn. A 6.9 billion PLN contract with Alstom for 42 double-decker trains is expected to enter service by 2029. Regarding capacity, CEO Janusz Malinowski stated that the company does not intend to increase the number of standing passengers in most of its fleet, including Pendolino and FLIRT trains. However, the carrier is discussing potential technical modifications with Pesа for the Dart electric multiple units to potentially increase passenger capacity during major repairs.

As part of its strategy to develop commercial offerings, PKP Intercity has applied to the Office of Rail Transport to expand services on the Warsaw–Świnoujście route from December 2026 to December 2031. The proposal includes eight pairs of trains per day using Pendolino sets. Following successful overnight trials in late October 2026, authorities are preparing to increase speeds on the Central Magistrala Kolejowa (CMK) to 250 km/h by 2027.

Entities

PKP Intercity · Poland · Alstom · Janusz Malinowski · Warsaw

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    PKP Intercity announces expanded train schedule and capacity plans

    PKP Intercity will launch a new timetable in December 2026, increasing daily trains to 600 and enhancing major routes, while exploring capacity upgrades for Dart trains.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    PKP Intercity proposes new train connections to Świnoujście

    PKP Intercity has applied for permission to launch eight daily train pairs between Warsaw and Świnoujście, potentially using Pendolino sets to increase fast connections.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    PKP Intercity secures 512 million PLN in EU funding for fleet expansion

    PKP Intercity will receive 512 million PLN from EU funds to purchase 70 new wagons and 10 locomotives to support growing passenger demand.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    PKP Intercity high-speed train tender features four major bidders

    Four companies, including Alstom, Siemens, Talgo, and a Hitachi-Pesa consortium, are bidding for a PKP Intercity contract to provide 20 high-speed trains for Poland.

  5. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    PKP Intercity announces major railway timetable and speed upgrades

    PKP Intercity is launching a major new railway timetable in December 2026, increasing daily connections and raising speeds on the CMK line to 250 km/h to reduce Warsaw-Krakow travel time to under two hours.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    PKP Intercity seeks used German wagons to meet rising passenger demand

    Polish rail operators are acquiring used Deutsche Bahn wagons and planning new double-decker train specifications to cope with rapidly rising passenger numbers and manufacturer delivery delays.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland railway updates involve route changes and speed increases

    Poland is updating its rail network, including route changes for the IC Uznam train affecting Kutno and plans to increase speeds on the CMK line to 250 km/h to shorten travel times.

  8. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Poland railway sector undergoes fleet modernization and infrastructure upgrades

    Poland's railway sector is seeing major shifts, including PKP Intercity's fleet modernization with Alstom, service expansions, and significant infrastructure upgrades despite punctuality and construction delays

  9. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    PKP Intercity to increase daily train connections to 600 in December

    PKP Intercity will increase daily train connections to approximately 600 starting in December 2026, aiming for higher frequency and expanded routes despite potential delays from station modernizations.

  10. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    PKP Intercity launches 35% ticket discount for 25th anniversary

    To mark its 25th anniversary, PKP Intercity is offering a 35 percent discount on single tickets for direct domestic connections from September 23 to 25, 2026.

  11. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    PKP Intercity announces ticket promotions and renewable energy expansion

    PKP Intercity is launching several promotions, including 10 PLN tickets for seniors on October 20 and a 35% discount for its 25th anniversary. The company also extended its renewable energy supply agreement.

  12. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    PKP Intercity and Leo Express announce autumn rail promotions

    PKP Intercity and Leo Express are launching autumn travel promotions, including 60,000 free Polish-German Friendship tickets for youth via a quiz and various discounts on international routes.

Sources

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