{"id":109192,"date":"2026-06-16T16:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/109192\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T16:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:25:16","slug":"eur-706-million-contract-for-warsaw-east-station-modernisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/109192\/","title":{"rendered":"EUR 706 million contract for Warsaw East Station modernisation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warsaw East Station (Warszawa Wschodnia) is preparing to enter a new phase of development with the launch of one of the most significant railway projects in Poland in recent years.\"Warsaw<\/p>\n

Located on the capital\u2019s main railway hub and one of the busiest stations in the country, Warszawa Wschodnia represents a strategic point for both national traffic and international connections. Every day, nearly 1,000 trains pass through the station, including 279 long-distance services and 673 metropolitan and regional trains. With such a high volume of traffic, the station requires a comprehensive transformation to become a key pillar of mobility in the Warsaw metropolitan area and a strategic node of the Polish rail network.<\/p>\n

In this context, the railway infrastructure manager, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), has signed a contract with Torpol worth approximately EUR 706.4 million (PLN 3 billion) for the modernisation of Warsaw East Station and Warszawa Stadion station (located about 600 metres from Warsaw East). The tender was launched in August 2025 with a budget of EUR 942 million (PLN 4 billion), and in March Torpol was selected as the contractor.<\/p>\n

Works will commence in December 2026 and are scheduled to continue until the end of 2029, benefiting from European funding through the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate and Environment (FEnIKS) programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the modernisation of Warszawa Zachodnia (Warsaw West Station), the time has come to upgrade the second-largest station in the capital \u2013 Warszawa Wschodnia (Warsaw East Station). At the same time, we are implementing investments along the line to Otwock, consistently developing the railway infrastructure of the Warsaw agglomeration. Our aim is to provide a modern and efficient transport system for the capital and for the whole of Poland,\u201d said Dariusz Klimczak, Minister of Infrastructure.<\/p>\n

A station prepared for growing traffic<\/p>\n

The modernisation of Warsaw East Station will completely transform passenger infrastructure. All seven platforms will be rebuilt, covered, and raised to a standard height to facilitate access to trains. A new passenger information system will also be installed, based on modern electronic displays and advanced public address systems.<\/p>\n

The project includes the modernisation of over 46 km of railway lines, the construction of 57 km of new overhead contact line, and the installation of 170 turnouts. In addition, seven railway viaducts will be rebuilt and a new Local Traffic Control Centre will be constructed, equipped with modern digital technologies for train traffic management.<\/p>\n

A key feature of the project is the construction of a viaduct over 1.6 km in length, which will carry two tracks and connect the station to railway line no. 9, improving traffic flow towards Gda\u0144sk, Olsztyn and Legionowo. This structure will eliminate conflicts between traffic flows and increase the capacity of the capital\u2019s railway hub.<\/p>\n

Warsaw East Station as an intermodal hub<\/p>\n

The project goes beyond a simple railway upgrade and aims to better integrate various modes of urban transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe modernisation will not only concern the station, but the entire transport hub and its surrounding area. A long-awaited project is the tunnel that will run beneath the lines between Kijowska and \u017bupnicza streets, connecting the Praga P\u00f3\u0142noc and Praga Po\u0142udnie districts,\u201d said Warsaw Mayor Rafa\u0142 Trzaskowski.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo: Grupa Trakcja<\/p>\n

All three existing underpasses will be rebuilt, and a cycle path will be created in the western tunnel. Access to platforms will be provided via staircases, escalators and lifts. In total, 14 lifts and seven pairs of escalators will be installed at Warsaw East Station.<\/p>\n

A new pedestrian passage constructed beneath platform 6 will connect the existing underground tunnels and improve passenger circulation within the complex. At the same time, Warszawa Stadion station will be modernised and will receive an additional platform. A direct connection will also be created to the Stadion Narodowy metro station on line M2, enabling seamless transfers between train and metro without leaving the station.<\/p>\n

A coordinated metropolitan-scale investment<\/p>\n

The modernisation of Warsaw East Station is the result of a multi-year planning process coordinated with numerous other railway, road and urban projects currently underway in the Polish capital.<\/p>\n

Works will be carried out in two main phases. The first phase will focus on platforms 1\u20134 and infrastructure for long-distance services, while the second phase will cover platforms 5\u20137 and suburban infrastructure. This approach is intended to minimise disruption to traffic and maintain the highest possible level of passenger services during construction.<\/p>\n

Project coordination involves cooperation with municipal authorities (Metro Warszawskie, Tramwaje Warszawskie, PKP SA), utility providers and other investors active in the capital\u2019s railway hub area. According to PKP PLK, this approach will help reduce inconvenience for passengers and ensure more efficient use of financial resources.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo: Grupa Trakcja<\/p>\n

The modernisation of Warsaw East Station also represents a key step ahead of the future reconstruction of the cross-city railway line that runs through central Warsaw. In recent years, PKP PLK has laid the groundwork for this project by modernising Warszawa Zachodnia station (Warsaw West), constructing the new Warszawa G\u0142\u00f3wna station, expanding infrastructure at Warszawa Gda\u0144ska, and upgrading key systems at Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central Station).<\/p>\n

The investment is part of a broader programme to develop Poland\u2019s railway infrastructure. In the past six months alone, PKP PLK has signed contracts worth approximately \u20ac1.2 billion (PLN 5 billion) for major projects, including key sections of the Pod\u0142\u0119\u017ce\u2013Piekie\u0142ko line and line 201 connecting Bydgoszcz with the Tr\u00f3jmiasto (Tri-City) area, a conurbation formed by the cities of Gda\u0144sk, Gdynia and Sopot. In this context, the modernisation of Warsaw East Station is one of the key investments that will strengthen Warsaw\u2019s position as Poland\u2019s main railway hub and one of the most important transport centres in Central and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

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