Poland-Belarus border closes for trucks, trains keep running
From Thursday 1 June, cargo that originates from Russia or Belarus will no longer be able to cross the border between Poland and Belarus by truck. For rail freight, the border remains open. It is...Read more
Another route added between Poland and France
Trains will run on a new route between Gliwice Port in Poland and Marckolsheim in France. The new route will cover a distance of over 1300 kilometres and is scheduled for two roundtrips per week....Read more
Commission: temporary restrictions on Ukrainian products due to logistical bottlenecks
The EU Commission decided to temporarily restrict the import of four Ukrainian agricultural products in Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania. The restrictions concern wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seed, and they aim to “alleviate...Read more
CPK project: intermodal freight and military mobility will be core operational elements
INTERVIEWFrom a relatively unknown project a few months ago, the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is gradually transforming into a critical transport infrastructure with big plans. How did this transition occur, and what do these plans...Read more
European Commission strikes deal for Ukrainian grain imports
The European Commission (EC) reached an agreement with Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia regarding the import of Ukrainian agri-food products, much of which happens on the rail. As EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis stated,...Read more
Ukrainian farmers: winning elections not the same as winning a war
FROM THE SUMMITToday at midnight, Poland will once again open up its borders for the transportation of agricultural exports from Ukraine. The destination may not be Poland, the railway routes are only available for transit services. It...Read more
Poland-Belarus rail border: things are still moving slowly
BRAND STORYBRAND STORY – The situation at rail border crossings between Poland and Belarus is complex, given that it also acts as the EU border. Denser bureaucracy and increased inspections are causing delays and issues for...Read more
Polish ministry to invest 800 million euros in Malaszewicze
FROM THE SUMMITThe Polish Ministry of Finance has agreed to invest 3,8 billion Polish Zloty (820 million euros) in the development of the Małaszewicze transhipment area. With this investment, the capacity of the Polish border facility will...Read more
Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary ban import of Ukrainian food products
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing tensions between Kyiv and some of the neighbouring European countries. Slovakia, Poland and Hungary have all introduced a ban on the import of various agricultural products generated in...Read more
Polish ministry of infrastructure shares plans at RailFreight Summit
EVENTDo you want to know what the Polish government has on the shelves for the rail freight industry? If you are at the RailFreight Summit Poland this week, you will be updates by no-one less...Read moreHere are 5 reasons to visit RailFreight Summit 2023 in Warsaw
EVENTThe RailFreight Summit 2023, taking place on 19 & 20 April in Warsaw, Poland, is just around the corner. With one week left before the event kicks off, the editorial team of RailFreight.com decided to...Read more
Polish rail association ‘strongly opposed’ to EU’s DAC implementation plan
InterviewThe EU’s plan to implement Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on the entire freight fleet running in the Union is receiving criticism concerning insufficient testing and financial issues. The Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), a...Read more
METRANS expands terminal network along Hungary-Serbia corridor
METRANS has finalised the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Croatian railway company Adria Rail. Moreover, the German company is building two new terminals in southern Hungary, exploring more opportunities in fast-growing Southeastern...Read more
The new Katowice-Ostrava line variant could include freight and an intermodal terminal
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) selected an investor’s variant to construct the new Katowice-Ostrava line between Poland and Czechia. The high-speed line will mainly accommodate passenger trains transiting at 250km/h. However, sections of it will also...Read more
Malaszewicze upgrade may be financed by Polish government
Funding for the upgrade of the Malaszewicze rail border crossing between Belarus and Poland might come from the Polish government. “The Ministry of Infrastructure is working on a draft act providing Cargotor with financing for...Read moreComing to terms with the diverse infrastructure of Poland and Ukraine
“We have to come to terms with the diversity of infrastructure and rolling stock between Poland and Ukraine and seek ways of neutralising the obstacle it creates”. This was said by Tadeusz Syryjczyk, partner of...Read more
Ukraine and Poland introduce customs seal for grain transportation
Starting from today, Monday 6 March, official customs seals must be applied to each railroad car transporting grain from Ukraine via Poland. These seals will be checked, but not removed, at the border crossings, ensuring...Read more
Poland gets the stones to build: 24.2 billion of EU funds in sight
Poland has welcomed a new round of EU funds that could possibly finance its ambitious road and railways projects. On Wednesday 2 March, the new financial perspective of EU funds was officially inaugurated. Poland has...Read more
Will Ukrainian grain get stuck in Poland?
Transporting Ukrainian agricultural products, especially grain, via Poland may become significantly more difficult in 2023. The export of grain from Ukraine to Poland via the Izov-Hrubieszów rail border crossing has been prohibited since 27 February,...Read more