The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is a major infrastructure project in Poland, comprising of the construction of a new international airport in Warsaw and the development of a 140 km long high-speed rail link between the capital and the cities of Łódź and Wrocław.
The construction of the airport was approved last year and its design revealed in October. For the high-speed railway, the construction of a 4 km long tunnel started in January and, now, the design of the new train station in Brzeziny has also been unveiled.
Brzeziny sits between Warsaw and Łódź, which will be the first completed segment of the new rail connection, scheduled to open in 2032, at the same time as the new Warsaw airport. Located about 20 km northeast of Łódź, the county town has lacked any rail transport access until now and the new railway and station are expected to not only connect the city to the rest of the country, but also boost regional economy.
Planned to be “modern and multifunctional”, the Brzeziny station will feature two 400-metre-long, single-edge platforms with a height of 76 cm. The station’s northeast section will house the main hall for travellers, including ticket offices, administrative spaces, security offices and hygiene facilities. A service area adjacent to the passenger hall will accommodate travellers and staff during operating hours. Two main entrances will be located in the curtain wall façade, positioned in the southeast and northeast sections.
“A standout feature of the station is its accessible green roof, designed as a rest area for travellers”, CPK says. “The green roof will be at platform level, providing seamless transitions between the communication zone and the relaxation space. Access to the roof will be via ground-level stairs in the underground passage leading to the platform, outdoor stairs and pedestrian paths in the northeast and southwest areas, as well as an elevator located near the northern entrance.”
The CPK notes however that while the design may be affected by feasibility analysis. Further inspections will refine the project’s layout, including platform and track configurations, which may still undergo adjustments.
The investment is part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), the EU’s list of priority infrastructure projects. The Y line, along with some elements of the existing railway network in Poland, will integrate into cross-border projects and be implemented in coordination with neighbouring countries. The aim of these actions is to improve rail connectivity with Central and Western European countries.
