An industrial pressure pipe failed at Świętokrzyska station on Warsaw’s M2 line, forcing evacuations and closure of four central stations, disrupting commuters.
Industrial Pipe Failure at Świętokrzyska Station
A high‑pressure industrial pipe malfunctioned at Świętokrzyska station on the M2 line, triggering an immediate safety response from metro services.
Evacuation and Closure of Four Key Stations
In response to the danger posed to platform and corridor occupants, the metro evacuated and closed Świętokrzyska, Nowy Świat–Uniwersytet, Centrum Nauki Kopernik, and Stadion Narodowy. All four are pivotal in the city’s centre, linking M1 and M2 lines, serving the Royal Route area, the Vistula tunnel, and the national stadium precinct.
Train Operations Altered – Looping Trips and Bus Replacement
Trains now run in two loops, turning at stations just before the fault zone, so service is limited to the outer segments of the line. A replacement bus service, “ZA METRO”, has been activated to cover the closed stretch between Dw. Wileński and Rondo ONZ, following the route through key stops such as Targowa, Sokola, Zamoście, Most Świętokrzyski, and Sk.
Technical Works and Safety Inspections in Progress
Metro technical teams and municipal authorities are securing the damaged pipe, testing for leaks, inspecting adjacent systems, and verifying that no structural damage has occurred. Once repairs and safety checks are complete, normal service will be restored gradually across the entire M2 line.
Passengers Face Longer Travel Times and Transfers
Until repairs finish, commuters must expect extended travel times, extra transfers, and greater strain on other public transport modes running through central Warsaw.