Modernisation of the Chybie-Nędza/Turze Line Nears Completion

Works on the comprehensive reconstruction of the Chybie – Żory – Rybnik – Nędza/Turze line in Silesian Voivodeship are coming to an end. The contract covered the modernisation of more than 60 km of track and overhead contact line, 29 level crossings and the replacement of 120 turnouts. A total of 91 engineering structures were renovated: bridges, viaducts and culverts. Among others, the historic Zamysłowski Bridge over the Nacyna River in Rybnik, built in 1912, underwent thorough revitalisation.  As part of the task, 18 platforms were also rebuilt with modern lighting and a new public address system. The whole infrastructure was adapted to the needs of persons with reduced mobility. In addition, an anti-slip surface with tactile markings was installed on the structures.

The solutions applied during the modernisation will contribute to a significant reduction of noise and vibration emitted into the environment: noise barriers were installed along the route, and vibration-isolating rail pads and continuously welded track technology were also used. Thanks to the investment, the journey time on the Chybie – Żory – Rybnik – Nędza section will be shortened by half an hour in total. Trains will speed up to as much as 120 km/h from the 20-50 km/h in force before the modernisation. 

Completion of the works carried out by Trakcja PRKiI as consortium leader is planned for July 2019, in accordance with the provisions of the contract with the contracting authority. The whole investment, worth more than PLN 459 million gross, is being carried out by a consortium of Trakcja PRKiI (leader) and ZUE S.A., Strabag Sp. z o.o., Comsa S.A. and  Strabag Rail a.s.

Trakcja PRKiI is one of the largest infrastructure construction companies in Poland, operating on the market continuously for 70 years.

Informacje dla mediów

Robert Kuczyński
dyrektor ds. komunikacji
r.kuczynski@grupatrakcja.com