The Polish Railway Transport Office (UTK) has approved six railway companies to operate passenger services on both domestic and international routes. The decision is part of Poland’s vision to expand its transport network and strengthen rail connections with neighbouring countries. The approved routes also include connections to Germany and Ukraine.
International Connections Are Getting Stronger
Czech operator RegioJet, between 2030-2035 Kraków-Płaszów – Warsaw – Gdańsk Główny This line, which is planned to serve seven train pairs per day, will serve with train sets consisting of 6 to 10 wagons.
German operator FlixTrain from December 2025 to December 2030 Between Warsaw and Berlin It will further strengthen international railway connections by operating two train services per day.
Poland Expands Cross-Border Rail Links under the title of operator SKPL CargoFrom May 2025 onwards Between Warsaw and Kovel (Ukraine) via Dorohusk It is stated that it will start services. At least one daily diesel train pair using SN84 or SN85 units will operate with multiple stops. SKPL also announced that between 2031-2035 Between Wrocław and Poznań It plans to operate up to 16 electric train pairs using FLIRT or Mireo units and strengthen regional services under Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts.
Competition Increases on Domestic Routes
Masovian Railways, Between Warsaw and Ustka via Gdańsk and Słupsk train will start operating. The four-day train pair will be powered by EU47 electric locomotives.
Poland Develops Domestic Routes with Regional Operators under the heading College of ViennaIt is stated that it has received approval for three new routes: Poznań – Kołobrzeg, Poznań – Świnoujście and Wrocław – WarsawThese lines will increase connectivity across western Poland.
Lower Silesian Railways de In the Wrocław-Warsaw corridor will operate and increase competition on one of the most important lines in the country.
Since 2016, UTK has issued more than 180 licensing decisions, more than 90% of which resulted in approval. Only around 6% of applications were rejected, indicating that Poland is open to new railway operators. These developments reflect Poland’s efforts to make its railway network more accessible, efficient and competitive.
