en.Wedoany.com Reported - Polish railway infrastructure manager PKP PLK plans to carry out renovation work on over 2,200 kilometers of track and more than 700 sets of switches this year, aiming to maintain the good condition of the national track network by correcting track irregularities and corrugation wear.
This project is part of a comprehensive maintenance program implemented by PKP PLK. According to the official announcement, rail and switch grinding constitutes preventive maintenance, capable of restoring the rail profile and supporting safe and stable train operations.
The maintenance scope covers several important domestic trunk lines, such as the section from Poznań Wschód to Skandawa on line No. 353, the section from Łódź Kaliska to Tuplice on line No. 14, and the "Zakopane Railway" corridor formed by lines No. 97, 98, and 99.
The above lines all lead to Zakopane, a well-known mountain resort in Poland. Their inclusion in the maintenance plan indicates that the work is not targeted at a single corridor or transport type, but is part of an overall railway infrastructure maintenance strategy.
On lines that have already undergone modernization, grinding work is carried out in advance before regular operations commence. This year's plan involves the section from Nowy Sącz to Marcinkowice on line No. 104, where passenger services are expected to enter daily operation after the timetable change in June.
PKP PLK has maintained a relatively large scale of track maintenance efforts in recent years. In 2025, the institution signed contracts for the correction of approximately 2,400 kilometers of track and 700 sets of switches; in 2024, the project volume exceeded 2,100 kilometers of track and nearly 800 sets of switches.
Most of the work has been completed on key railway corridors. On the section from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kunowice on line No. 3, over 600 kilometers of track and 150 sets of switches underwent renovation; on the section from Warszawa Wschodnia to Gdańsk Główny on line No. 9, the plan covers over 500 kilometers of track and about 300 sets of switches. Line No. 131 from Chorzów Batory to Tczew is also included, with the total length of treated sections exceeding 170 kilometers, including 23 sets of switches.
The systematic increase in rail repair, grinding, and milling operations reflects the long-term infrastructure maintenance strategy of PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe. Its goal is to reduce the frequency of rail replacement while maintaining a high level of safety and operational reliability across the entire network.
Rail renovation is regarded as a key preventive measure for Poland's major passenger and freight lines. By restoring the correct rail head profile, this process can more effectively inhibit defect development, improve passenger comfort, and provide operators with more predictable operating conditions.
"Regular maintenance of rails and switches is an investment in travel safety and comfort. This work extends the lifespan of the infrastructure and provides operators with a stable operating environment," said Krzysztof Waszkiewicz, Member of the Management Board of PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe responsible for infrastructure maintenance.
Rail renovation has a significant impact on both travel experience and operational safety. Restoring the correct rail head shape helps reduce the risk of derailment and promotes smooth wheel-rail contact. These maintenance activities consistently focus on preventive damage control, ensuring the continuity and safety of railway traffic.
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