On Friday, 28 November, Warsaw West Station will officially open its new underground passage, station hall, and shopping gallery, according to PKP Polish Railway Lines.
Opening Day on Nov. 28
On Friday 28 November at 11:00, the new underground crossing beneath Warsaw West Station will officially open along with the station hall and shopping gallery – PKP Polish Railway Lines confirmed the date.
Long‑Awaited Tunnel Completed
The tunnel at level –1 is the final, long‑anticipated element of the overhaul of one of the country’s most important stations. The modernization of Warsaw West has lasted almost five years and cost over 2.5 billion zlotys.
Improved Accessibility for Platforms
The new underground passage is considerably longer and wider than the previous crossing, providing access to all nine platforms from both the Ochota and Wola sides. Elevators and movable stairs will ease movement between the tunnel level and the platforms, improving transfer comfort especially for people with wheelchairs, bicycles or bulky luggage.
Commercial and Service Facilities
Ticket offices, waiting rooms and an expanded shopping gallery occupy the underground passage level. The tunnel will host dozens of service points and stores of well‑known chains, including a grocery market, drugstores, cafés, fast‑food chains, small grocery‑industrial shops, and snack and newspaper kiosks.
Additional Attractions for Passengers
PKP Polish Railway Lines announced that on opening day travelers will find stalls selling treats from various Polish regions served by trains to Warsaw West in the tunnel and station hall, and special animations and events for children will be organised. The opening is to be a station celebration after years of construction‑related disruptions.
Projected Passenger Volume and Connectivity
Railway workers estimate that, after full operation, Warsaw West will serve about 100 000 passengers per day and around a thousand trains will stop there each day. The new underground passage is expected to become a key artery in the capital, linking rail, bus and – once the tram project is finished – tram traffic in one large interchange.