The Warszawa Zachodnia-Katowice railway, designated as Railway line 1 is a double-track, electrified railway line running across the Masovian, Łódź and Silesian Voivodeship, and as such serving as the main railway artery between Warsaw and Katowice.
The line initially opened as part of the Warsaw–Vienna railway.
Modernization Source:
In June 2025, a contract was signed for the modernization of the Koluszki–Częstochowa section. The project includes track replacement on selected sections, the installation of 24 new turnouts at major stations, track geometry improvements, and the renovation of four bridges and a viaduct in Częstochowa. Train speeds on the upgraded sections are planned to increase from 120 km/h to 160 km/h, improving both efficiency and safety. Station platforms will also be rebuilt to meet technical standards for higher speeds.
Modern signalling systems will be installed on the Koluszki–Piotrków Trybunalski and Rudniki sections, including automatic block signalling, which will increase line capacity and enable more frequent services. Safety at crossings will be improved through upgrades at 37 level crossings and two pedestrian crossings, equipped with new warning lights and barriers.
Route plan
Distance (km)Railway stationNote3.082Warszawa Zachodnia6.804Warszawa Włochy9.217Warszawa Ursus10.345Warszawa Ursus Niedźwiadek12.444Piastów15.819Pruszków22.117Brwinów25.993Milanówek29.548Grodzisk Mazowiecki35.034Jaktorów40.437Międzyborów43.141Żyrardów50.033Sucha Żyrardowska51.982Jesionka55.246Radziwiłłów Mazowiecki60.644Skierniewice Rawka65.292Skierniewice71.254Dąbrowice Skierniewickie75.349Maków80.131Płyćwia84.813Lipce Reymontowskie89.681Krosnowa92.345Przyłęk Duży95.723Rogów99.572Wągry105.194Koluszki111.011Chrusty Nowe114.176Rokiciny118.661Łaznów123.535Wolbórka129.944Baby133.935Moszczenica138.561Jarosty144.242Piotrków Trybunalski145.342Piotrków Trybunalski TowarowyFreight station150.364Milejów156.544Rozprza159.328Luciążanka162.525Wilkoszewice166.718Gorzkowice| |- |171.580 |Gorzędów
|174.975 |Kamieńsk
|177.694 |Gomunice| |- |183.436 |Dobryszyce koło Radomska
|189.133 |Radomsko| |- |194.705 |Bobry
|200.525 |Widzów Teklinów
|202.736 |Jacków
|208.201 |Kłomnice| |- |210.606 |Rzerzęczyce
|217.700 |Rudniki koło Częstochowy| |- |225.815 |Częstochowa Aniołów
|229.745 |Częstochowa| |- |232.020 |Częstochowa Towarowa |Freight station |- |233.400 |Częstochowa Raków| |- |239.158 |Korwinów
|246.462 |Poraj| |- |250.787 |Masłońskie Natalin
|254.088 |Żarki Letnisko
|257.525 |Myszków Nowa Wieś
|261.016 |Myszków| |- |263.442 |Myszków Światowit
|266.370 |Myszków Mrzygłód
|270.300 |Zawiercie Borowe Pole
|274.227 |Zawiercie| |- |280.654 |Łazy| |- |284.340 |Wiesiółka
|286.557 |Chruszczobród
|289.202 |Dąbrowa Górnicza Sikorka
|292.896 |Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice| |- |295.398 |Dąbrowa Górnicza Pogoria
|296.726 |Dąbrowa Górnicza Gołonóg
|300,125 |Dąbrowa Górnicza| |- |302.077 |Będzin Ksawera
|304.385 |Będzin Miasto
|305.524 |Będzin| |- |309.544 |Sosnowiec Główny'312.910Katowice Szopienice Południowe315.653Katowice Zawodzie318.378Katowice
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