PKP joins Strabag Rail to modernize projects in Rybnik

The consortium of Traction PRKil, Strabag, Strabag Rail, Comsa and ZUE concluded a contract with PKP Polish Railways (PKP PLK) to modernize railway lines in Rybnik, according to a press release by the Strabag on Friday. The contract was reported to be worth PLN 459.7 million. Construction work, including resurfacing traffic control system improvements, will be carried out. The agreement also provides for the inspection and repair of 31 bridges and viaducts, 60 culverts and 18 platforms. The renovated buildings will be equipped with small architecture elements and adapted for people with mobility problems. “The railway line will be designed to run trains at speeds of 120 km per hour, which will increase bandwidth and increase the safety of rail traffic. This means more efficient cargo for freight, and shorter and more comfortable journey for passengers. We are pleased that we will be able to use our facilities technology and experience in the implementation of the project, which will raise the standard of driving Polish rail to European standards,” Strabag board member Alfred Watzl said. Strabag has approximately 5,000 employees in Poland, and annual turnover of PLN 4.25 billion.