What is the Warsaw West Station project?
Warsaw West Station is one of the largest railway upgrades in Poland.
- Investment of around 433 million euros
- Part of the National Railway Program
- One of the busiest stations in the country with over 1,300 trains per day
Why is Warsaw West Station so important?
It is a key transport hub in Warsaw and Poland.
- Second most important railway station in the country
- Connects multiple regional and national lines
- Improves links to cities and Chopin Airport
- Will integrate with tram transport
How big is the Warsaw West Station project?
The scale is the following:
- 5 km of infrastructure
- More than 70 hectares area
- 14 railway lines crossing the station
- Around 30 km of tracks upgraded
This makes it one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in Europe.
What infrastructure is being built at the Warsaw West Station?
The project includes several new elements.
- A new main station building with a large entrance hall
- 9 surface platforms
- Underground passenger corridor with commercial space
- Pedestrian walkways and modern systems
It combines transport, retail, and public space.
What makes the underground section in Warsaw West Station unique?
The underpass is designed as a multi-level space.
- First level:
- Passenger flow
- Shops and cafeterias
- Second level:
- Future tram line connection
Fun fact:
- The corridor is large enough to fit a Boeing 737
How was the Warsaw West Station built?
Construction required intense coordination.
- Work carried out on 5 levels at the same time
- More than:
- 700 workers
- 250 machines
- Operations running 24/7
This approach allowed faster delivery of a complex project.
How will Warsaw West Station improve mobility?
The project will transform transport in Poland.
- Increased capacity and efficiency
- Better passenger comfort
- Improved intermodal connections
- Stronger regional connectivity
