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€61 million for the upgrade of a railway line between Gdynia and Słupsk in the Pomerania region in Poland

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The Commission has approved an investment of more than €61 million from the 2014-2020 Cohesion Fund to upgrade railway line 202 in the Gdynia-Chylonia-Słupsk section. The upgrade includes the reconstruction of the track substructure, an extension of the second track along the Wejherowo-Słupsk section, the construction of new stops and the modernisation of stations. In addition, computerised railway control devices will be built to install the European Rail Traffic Management System for the line in the future.

Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira (pictured) said: “Thanks to this new EU investment, the railway transport in Poland will continue to develop and modernise. Trains between Gdynia and Słupsk will be faster and more attractive for citizens. Once again cohesion policy is bringing concrete benefits for EU citizens and this time, to Pomerania!”

After completion of the project foreseen for 2028, passenger trains in the section will reach maximum speeds of 160 km/h, and even of 200 km/h on some parts of the track. This will increase the capacity of the line and make trains more punctual. Travelling by rail will become more attractive and citizens will be encouraged to switch from road to rail, increasing the use of sustainable means of transport and reducing pollution.

For more information on EU funded projects in Poland, please visit the Kohesio website and the Cohesion Open Data Platform.

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