Warsaw Expands Tram Network with New Summer Extension

Warsaw is set to launch a new tram extension this summer, enhancing connectivity between Dolny Mokotów and the Central Railway Station. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Operational Readiness for Warsaw’s Tram Expansion

The Warsaw Municipal Transport Authority (ZTM) has initiated comprehensive operational drills for the upcoming Line 19 extension. These exercises simulate real-time emergency scenarios to test technical reliability and improve inter-team coordination.

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During these drills, crews addressed simulated incidents such as tram malfunctions and track obstructions. The focus was on rapid fault repairs, restoring track access, and ensuring safe tram traffic management.

These preparations aim to enhance communication between teams, streamline crisis responses, and ensure the continuity of tram operations.

Infrastructure Developments in Warsaw’s Tram Network

The track installation for the Stegny terminus is nearing completion, with overhead power lines scheduled for connection in June. Once finalized, Line 19 will commence service, linking Św. Bonifacego in Dolny Mokotów to the Central Railway Station via Jana Pawła II Avenue.

This extension is part of the broader Wilanów tram route, which spans 6.5 kilometers and includes 12 new stops. Lines 14 and 16, operational since October 2024, have already transported 10.5 million passengers in six months.

Line 16 has proven more popular, carrying approximately 80% of passengers on this route. By April’s end, nearly 8 million individuals had used Line 16, with almost 3 million on the new segment.

Financial Investments and Sustainable Initiatives

Warsaw continues to invest in modernizing its urban rail system. The Wilanów tram project, with a total investment of approximately $533 million, received over $128 million from the European Union.

A recent tender aims to procure up to 160 low-floor trams, focusing on passenger comfort and environmental sustainability.

EU funding has also facilitated the construction of the Annopol tram depot, Poland’s first largely renewable energy-powered facility. The depot, costing around $174 million, utilizes heat pumps and solar panels.

Additionally, the city has expanded its commuter rail system, Szybka Kolej Miejska (SKM), acquiring 44 new trains with EU support. This expansion has improved rail connectivity within Warsaw and neighboring municipalities.

Warsaw has also enhanced its bus fleet by adding 160 low-emission buses powered by compressed and liquefied natural gas. Furthermore, the development of 17 Park-and-Ride facilities, offering nearly 5,000 car spaces and 1,000 bicycle slots, underscores the city’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility.

Source, photo: www.railwaypro.com

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