Trains to planes

Ławica Airport is hoping to establish a rail link in the next few years. The train line, which would be served by 'track buses', could be completed in less than three years as only about two kilometers of new track is needed to link the airport area with the nearest train station, which is Poznań Wola.

The idea of establishing the train line between Poznań's center and the airport is part of the development plan of the Wielkopolskie voivodship marshal's office.

"The journey from Poznań's main train station to the airport would take only 10 minutes," said Oskar Skiba from Ławica airport. "This train line will significantly improve service for our passengers and could also be used by the residents of Ławica."

In addition, the new railway route should relieve traffic in the area of ul. Bukowska, the main street that leads from Poznań's center to the airport. The street is almost gridlocked during rush hour. So far, Kraków's Balice is the only airport in Poland that has a train connection to the city center.

According to airport officials, about 700,000 passengers are expected to travel to and from Poznań Ławica this year, and in three years' time Poznań's airport is expected to serve about one million passenger a year.