Passenger services will be restored on two Polish lines in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region from December 2026, thanks to a new agreement between Arriva and the regional government.
Under the agreement, valued at nearly €5 million (£4.3 million), new services will restore dormant routes, reconnecting communities that currently lack rail access. In Brodnica–Rypin, trains will run for the first time in 26 years, while the Wierzchucin–Laskowice Pomorskie line will be reactivated after five years. Together, the routes will deliver around 320,000 train kilometres annually, with a minimum of six return journeys per day.
Arriva already delivers 50 per cent of regional rail services in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region, covering over three million train-kilometres annually.
This expansion strengthens Arriva’s position in the Polish market and supports the group’s strategy to make public transport more attractive and connect communities. Its activities are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
Rolling stock for the new services will be sourced from Arriva’s wider European network.
Arriva Group’s managing director for mainland Europe Sian Leydon said: “This new agreement is a fantastic step forward in our partnership with the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region.
“We are proud to play an active role in restoring critical transport links for local communities and enabling greater access to rail services.
“The region’s commitment to competitive procurement and long-term regional development aligns perfectly with our ambition to deliver more connected, reliable transport across Europe.”
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