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23/10/2025 Modern railway is getting closer to Masuria. There are the last weeks left until the return of trains to the modernized Gizycko - Korsze route. From June, rail access to the land of the Great Masurian Lakes is possible from Elk, and from December 14, trains will enter the Gizycko station also from Olsztyn. Thanks to the net investment of Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., worth PLN 1.8 billion, residents and tourists will be able to travel efficiently, safely and environmentally friendly by rail. The modernization and electrification of railway line No. 38 on the Elk - Gizycko - Korsze section is currently the largest investment of PLK SA in the province. Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. The result will be better access to railways in this part of the region, lower impact of the infrastructure on the environment and shorter journeys between Elk and Olsztyn. The fastest trains will accelerate from 80 to 160 km/h, thus covering the mentioned route in less than 2 hours (about 50 minutes faster than before the modernization). - I am glad that Gizycko is strengthening its position on the railway map of Poland. The modernization of the Elk - Gizycko - Korsze route is an important step in the development of railway infrastructure and improving the comfort of residents and guests visiting Masuria - said Dariusz Klimczak, Minister of Infrastructure. - Residents are already benefiting from the first effects of the modernization of the route from Elk through Gizycko to Korsze. Ultimately, we will significantly shorten rail travel time in this part of the region. The fastest trains will take you from Elk to Olsztyn in less than 2 hours. Thanks to modernization and maintenance works, we consistently shorten journey times on lines throughout the country, while remembering about railway traffic safety, cooperation with carriers in improving the travel offer and preparing infrastructure to facilitate access to the railway for all travelers - said Michal Gil, member of the Management Board and director of operations of Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. On the Elk - Gizycko section, works are approaching endings. The last works on the construction of passing crossings at the Woszczele and Siedliska stops are in progress. The additional tracks will improve capacity on the route, allowing more trains to run. Diesel trains returned to this section in June this year, and electric trains have also been using it since September. The commissioning of the new traction network opened a new chapter in the history of railways in Masuria. Work on the Gizycko - Korsze section is progressing as planned, even ahead of the assumed schedule. The structures of platforms and stops at Wilkasy-Niegocin, Sterlawki Male, Sterlawki Wielkie, Martiany, Ketrzyn, Nowy Mlyn, Linkowo, Tolkiny and Korsze are ready. Currently, the contractor is focusing on rebuilding the track system of the Ketrzyn station. Work is also underway related to the installation of telecommunications and railway traffic control systems, hanging the traction network, as well as finishing works on engineering structures - bridges, viaducts and culverts. Some of the rail and road crossings located on this section still need to be reconstructed, where we will increase the level of safety by installing new barriers and traffic lights. The works between Gizycko and Korsze are scheduled to be completed in mid-2026, and this section will be made available to carriers for diesel traction traffic in December this year. Driving electric trains will be possible after obtaining approval for the Energy subsystem from the Office of Rail Transport. The value of works on the Gizycko - Korsze section is PLN 876 million net (PLN 1.077 billion gross) and is co-financed from EU funds under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Plan (KPO). The value of the works on the Elk - Gizycko section is PLN 658 million net (PLN 809 million gross), including co-financing from the European Union - from the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Program and the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate and Environment program. As part of the project Works on railway line No. 38 on the Elk - Korsze section including electrification, five traction substations will also be built to supply the traction network. Design work and obtaining administrative decisions are currently underway. The works are scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. Their value is PLN 233 million net (PLN 286 million gross), including co-financing from KPO funds. The total value of contracts for construction works on railway line No. 38 is almost PLN 1.8 billion net.
