Prime Minister: Warsaw-Lublin train tracks damaged by sabotage
Polish authorities are investigating multiple railway incidents along the Warsaw–Lublin route, which Prime Minister Donald Tusk has described as deliberate sabotage. Near the village of Mika, an explosive device detonated and destroyed a section of track. Additional damage was later discovered closer to Lublin. The Internal Security Agency (ABW), police, prosecutors and railway services are operating on-site.
The incidents began on Sunday morning when a train driver reported irregularities near Życzyn, where inspections confirmed track damage. Separately, on Line 7 between Zarzeka and Puławy Azoty, thieves stole overhead wire and tore part of the traction network, damaging a PKP Intercity train’s pantograph. This occurred only 20 km from the sabotage site.
PKP PLK later detected another suspicious object near the tracks, potentially linked to the earlier events. Repairs continue, with train traffic limited to one track.
ABW is also examining a separate incident involving a Świnoujście–Rzeszów passenger train carrying 475 people, which made an emergency stop Sunday night after windows shattered—likely due to issues caused by damaged traction equipment. Authorities are treating the developments seriously as investigations expand across multiple locations.
(pb.pl)
