Poland has approved six railway companies to operate passenger services on both domestic and international routes, including connections to Germany and Ukraine. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Poland has approved six railway companies to operate passenger services on both domestic and international routes, including connections to Germany and Ukraine.
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Czech operator RegioJet will serve the Kraków-Płaszów — Warsaw — Gdańsk Główny route from 2030 to 2035. Up to seven daily train pairs are planned, with trainsets composed of 6 to 10 coaches.

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German operator FlixTrain will run two daily trains between Warsaw and Berlin from December 2025 to December 2030, reinforcing international rail links.

Poland Expands Cross-Border Rail Connections

Operator SKPL Cargo will launch services between Warsaw and Kovel (Ukraine) via Dorohusk starting in May 2025. At least one daily diesel train pair using SN84 or SN85 units will operate with multiple stops.

From 2031 to 2035, SKPL plans to run up to 16 electric train pairs using FLIRT or Mireo units between Wrocław and Poznań, strengthening regional services under PSO contracts.

Koleje Mazowieckie will begin operating trains between Warsaw and Ustka via Gdańsk and Słupsk. Four daily train pairs will be powered by EU47 electric locomotives.

Poland Enhances Domestic Routes with Regional Operators

Koleje Wielkopolskie has received approval for three new routes: Poznań — Kołobrzeg, Poznań — Świnoujście, and Wrocław — Warsaw. These will boost connectivity across western Poland.

Koleje Dolnośląskie will also operate on the Wrocław — Warsaw corridor, increasing competition on one of the country’s most vital lines.

Since 2016, the UTK has issued more than 180 licensing decisions, with over 90% resulting in approval. Only about 6% of applications were rejected, demonstrating Poland’s openness to new railway operators.

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