Part of the state-owned PKP group PKP Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa (LHS)The company aims to modernize the Poland-Ukraine railway line, increase its transport capacity and make regional transport more efficient. The company continues to prepare for the intense cargo flow from Ukraine and the expected growth in the post-war period.
PKP LHS Transportation Success: 2023 Figures
PKP LHS in the first ten months of 2023 carried more than nine million tons of cargo. By the end of the year this figure exceeding eleven million tons Important details of this transportation success are:
- Cargo from Ukraine: Cargo carried 85% of them come from Ukraine. This cargo 43% iron ore Creating.
- Shipping from Poland to Ukraine: The increase in shipments of construction materials supports growing expectations for a post-war reconstruction period.
Railway Modernization: New Investments and Projects
In order to respond to increasing transport volumes, PKP LHS is making major investments in infrastructure modernization and the construction of new control centers.
1. Automatic Control Centers
- Slawkow: Located near Katowice, this centre aims to increase the automation and efficiency of transport.
- Zamosc: This hub, located close to the Ukrainian border, facilitates cross-border cargo transportation.
- New Centers:
- Sędziszów: Under construction.
- Wola Baranowska: In the planning stages.
These centers will increase transportation capacity and enable higher volume cargo operations.
2. Intermodal Transportation
PKP LHS expands its investments in intermodal transport:
- New locomotives and platforms for container transport plans to purchase.
- Container Terminal in Sławków: The expansion of this terminal will create additional opportunities to increase future cargo volumes.
The Importance of Polish-Ukrainian Railway Cooperation
The work of PKP LHS plays a critical role in the post-war economic recovery of not only Poland but also Ukraine. The company's strategic goals are:
1. Post-War Reconstruction
- Change in Goods Flow: The volume of cargo from Ukraine is expected to reverse after the war. Shipments of construction materials from Poland to Ukraine are the first signs of this expectation.
- Support for Reconstruction Efforts: Modernization projects will facilitate logistical support for Ukraine's reconstruction.
2. Regional Economic Development
- Improving Transportation Infrastructure: The modernization will strengthen trade and logistics between Poland and Ukraine.
- Integration with Europe: The modernized railway network will increase Ukraine's economic ties with Europe.
PKP LHS's Broad Gauge Railway and Future Perspectives
PKP LHS broad gauge railway, Slawków Container Terminal The company offers a significant advantage in logistics operations by reaching strategic points such as Record transportation figures were achieved in the first half of 2024 and this success lays the foundation for greater growth expectations in the future.
PKP LHS’s investments in Polish-Ukrainian railway modernization and transport infrastructure aim to meet post-war growth expectations while increasing regional cooperation. These developments in both cargo transport and intermodal logistics are critical to Poland’s regional logistics leadership and Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.
These investments will play a key role in shaping the future of trade and transport on Europe's eastern border.
