Signing of contract for modernisation of line 38 between Giżycko and Korsze

During today’s press conference held at Giżycko railway station, an agreement was signed between the representatives of TORPOL S.A. and PKP PLK S.A. for the execution of construction works as part of the project “Works on railway line no. 38 on the Giżycko – Korsze section together with electrification.”

The scope of works provided for in the contract includes, among other things, the replacement of the railway surface between Giżycko and Korsze stations with an increase in the permissible axle load to 221 kN and the reconstruction of track systems in the area of the station for goods trains with a length of 750 m, as well as the electrification of the railway line on the Giżycko – Korsze section together with the construction of the catenary network and a sectional reconstruction of the catenary network on railway line No. 353 on the section adjacent to the project. In addition, 4 railway stations and 5 passenger stops will be modernised, and safety will be improved at 38 road-rail crossings. Due to the electrification of the line on the Giżycko-Korsze section, there will be no need to change from electric to diesel locomotives, which means shorter journey times, as well as an increase in the line’s capacity and a reduction in the line’s environmental impact.

The value of the planned works is approximately PLN 1.078 billion gross [i.e. approximately PLN 876.75 million net], and the completion date of the investment was set at 30 months from the date of signing the contract.