Why the Multimodal Terminal in Poland Will Not Be Built: Key Reasons and Issues with the Project

The multimodal terminal in Rybnik (Poland), envisioned as a project capable of transforming the local transportation infrastructure, was never realized, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The idea, which generated significant interest and hope in 2018, encountered insurmountable difficulties, leading to its suspension.

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In 2018, the city of Rybnik and PKP SA signed a letter of intent aimed at constructing a multimodal terminal on a 20-hectare plot near the Rybnik Towarowy station.

The project envisioned the creation of a modern logistics complex designed to integrate rail and road transport, thereby minimizing freight traffic in the city center.

It was planned that this initiative would not only improve transportation infrastructure but also create new jobs, positively impacting the quality of life for local residents.

PKP SA viewed this project as an opportunity to strengthen its position in the logistics sector.

The idea of using the company’s land plots to create logistics infrastructure seemed promising.

The multimodal terminal in Rybnik, as conceived by its initiators, was supposed to contribute to regional development and bring significant benefits to both the company and the city.

It was expected to create new jobs and improve transportation services by more actively utilizing rail connections.

The Mayor of Rybnik, Piotr Kuczera, emphasized at the time that the project had not only economic but also environmental significance. The shift of some freight traffic from road to rail was expected to reduce the negative impact on the environment.

The project was also seen as a step towards modernizing the city’s infrastructure and fostering economic growth.

However, several years after the signing of the letter of intent, the project did not progress beyond the conceptual stage.

Recently, councilor Sebastian Śmiej sent an inquiry about the project’s current status and prospects.

In response to this inquiry, Mayor Kuczera noted that the project remains in the development phase.

Studies have been conducted that revealed a number of serious issues. In particular, high costs associated with infrastructure solutions, such as building an overpass above the railway tracks, and the complex land ownership structure made the project difficult to implement.

Unresolved legal issues related to the land also contributed to the slowdown.

As a result of these factors, further development of the project has been deemed unfeasible.

Despite all the potential benefits, including improved transportation infrastructure and enhanced quality of life in Rybnik, financial and legal obstacles have effectively blocked the construction of the multimodal terminal.

Photo, source: nakolei.pl

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