High-Speed Rail for Kujawy and Pomorze!
New rail connections, shorter travel times, and better access to public transportation for residents of smaller towns and communities are among the benefits for the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region envisioned in the Integrated Rail Network (ZSK) concept presented yesterday by representatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure.
“Today, the stakes are not only faster travel. The stakes are the region’s development for decades to come. That is why the implementation of these planned investments is so important,” emphasizes Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
The national Integrated Rail Network concept includes the modernization of existing railway routes, the construction of new connections, and better integration of rail transport with regional and urban public transportation systems. Particular emphasis has been placed on improving access to rail services in smaller towns and areas located away from the main transport corridors. The project is designed as a long-term undertaking and will be implemented in stages in cooperation with local government units and railway infrastructure managers.
The project was developed by Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (Central Communication Port) and PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (Polish Railway Lines) on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure, with support from the Institute for Urban and Regional Development (IRMiR) and the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW). The report is available on the Port Polska website.
The inclusion of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region in the plans for the development of modern rail infrastructure is the result of many years of efforts by the Marshal and the Regional Executive Board, as well as numerous consultations, meetings, and discussions involving local government representatives, members of parliament, experts, academic institutions, and business communities. Together, they consistently argued that the region should be a full participant in Poland’s largest infrastructure program.
“I would like to thank all the individuals and institutions that supported this process, particularly representatives of the national government, Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak, and the entities responsible for preparing and implementing strategic transport investments,” says Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
Key Investments Planned for the Region
- Construction of the high-speed rail line: Port Polska – Płock – Włocławek – Toruń – Grudziądz – Gdańsk
- Construction of a railway line to Świecie and further to Grudziądz
- Construction of the Bydgoszcz – Szubin – Żnin – Gniezno railway line
- Construction of the Włocławek – Radziejów – Kruszwica railway line
Planned Travel Times After Completion:
- Bydgoszcz – Gdańsk: 60 minutes
- Bydgoszcz – Olsztyn: 100 minutes
- Bydgoszcz – Warsaw: 100 minutes
- Grudziądz – Gdańsk: 40 minutes
- Grudziądz – Poznań: 70 minutes
- Toruń – Gdańsk: 45 minutes
- Toruń – Warsaw: 70 minutes
“New railway infrastructure means more than just shorter travel times. It is also a development stimulus for cities and municipalities, new opportunities for entrepreneurs, and greater attractiveness of the region for investors. Connecting Kujawsko-Pomorskie cities to the high-speed rail network will strengthen their links with both the national and European transport systems,” says Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
“We are continuing our work on developing the regional transport network so that residents of all county towns can efficiently reach the largest transportation hubs. Our goal is to create a coherent and modern transportation system that will serve the region for many years to come.”
Over the past two years, the number of passengers using regional rail services in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region has increased by one million. Railway lines have become major construction sites, making it possible to restore rail transport to towns that had long been without train services. Thanks to the excellent cooperation between the regional self-government, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and railway companies, investment opportunities for infrastructure development are increasing, and the number of rail connections in the region continues to grow.
Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office
16 June 2026