Warsaw–Grodzisk Mazowiecki railway

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Warsaw–Grodzisk Mazowiecki railway
Grodzisk Mazowiecki station 2019 3.jpg
Grodzisk Mazowiecki station 2019
Overview
Statusin use
OwnerPKP PLK
Line number447 (Warszawa Zachodnia – Grodzisk Mazowiecki
LocalePoland
TerminiWarsaw
Grodzisk Mazowiecki
Stations10
Service
TypeHeavy rail
History
Opened1967 (1967)
Technical
Line length30 km (19 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification3000 V DC
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)

The Warsaw–Grodzisk Mazowiecki railway is a 30 kilometre long, double-tracked, electrified suburban railway line that connects Warsaw with Grodzisk Mazowiecki. It runs parallel to the long-distance Warsaw–Katowice line.

Opening[]

The line was opened in 1967. Since then it is used by suburban connections, while long-distance passenger and goods trains run on the parallel line.

Modernisation[]

In November 2015 PKP PLK announced a tender for the modernisation of line 447 on the section between Warszawa Włochy and Grodzisk Mazowiecki. As part of modernisation, which was to improve movements in the Warsaw agglomeration, the stations on the line were rebuilt and a new station in Parzniew was built. After completion of the work the line speed was increased from 60–80 km/h to 120 km/h. Works were carried out in the years 2016–2019.[1]

Usage[]

The line is used by Koleje Mazowieckie and Szybka Kolej Miejska (the latter one only between Warsaw and Pruszków).

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