Freight trains' trade speed up to over 25 km/h

The trade speed of freight trains increased in 2017 to over 25 km/h in Poland. During the last two years, there has been a slight increase in average speed. However, it is still low compared to other countries and has a negative impact on the competitiveness of rail transport - said the Office of Rail Transport (UTK). "The improvement in 2017 results, among others, from the increase in intermodal transport, which is characterized by a higher speed. The average speed of intermodal transport was about 30 km/h," UTK added.