The railway station in the Polish city of Elk was fully renovated under the Rail Baltica project. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The railway station
Photo: PKP PLK

The railway station in the Polish city of Elk was fully renovated under the Rail Baltica project. PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe completed significant work to modernize the station’s infrastructure, enhancing passenger comfort.

Railway Station in Elk: New Platforms and Modern Facilities

They built three new platforms at the station, each 76 centimeters high to ease boarding. Two platforms are 400 meters long, while one measures 300 meters. Spacious canopies over the platforms protect passengers from rain, creating comfortable waiting conditions.

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The new train schedule takes effect on December 15, 2024, allowing passengers to access the upgraded platforms. For added convenience, a 110-meter tunnel connects the station building to the opposite side, leading to the Zatorze residential area.

Additionally, the station now has a dynamic passenger information system that provides real-time train movement updates. This improvement is crucial for regular passengers who rely on accurate and timely travel information.

At the Elk Szyba Wschod stop, they constructed two new platforms, each 200 meters long, along with a new railway bridge that replaced the previous crossing, improving safety for pedestrians and drivers.

In other areas of the city, they erected additional engineering structures to enhance Elk’s overall transportation system. Incorporating the former Elk-Towarowy freight station into the main railway station enabled the creation of a transport management center with advanced computer equipment.

Centralizing the system allows control over a 40-kilometer section and management of 118 switches. These updates enable the station to accommodate freight trains up to 740 meters long, significantly improving transport efficiency.

They allocated PLN 612 million to the reconstruction of the Bialystok – Elk line, with partial funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility. This financial support allowed timely completion of this extensive project.

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