Rail Traffic Resumes on Line 22 Near Sokolniki Suche

12 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Sokolniki Suche train service resumes on one track with speed limits after a fatal collision; repairs continue on the second track.

The Sokolniki Suche train service resumed late Friday, after crews cleared wreckage and repaired one of the two tracks following Wednesday’s deadly collision. However, authorities keep tight speed restrictions and single-track operations in place for now.

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Resumption of Sokolniki Suche train service and current limits

PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe reopened line 22 near Sokolniki Suche just after 23:25 on Friday. Consequently, trains now run on track 1 with a general speed limit of 60 km/h. Moreover, trains slow to 20 km/h at the level crossing in the village. Therefore, operators expect longer journey times and altered timetables.

What happened and immediate response

On Wednesday morning a PKP Intercity train collided with a heavy goods vehicle at a category C level crossing. In addition to track damage, the accident derailed part of the train. Emergency services rescued passengers and treated many injured people. However, one passenger died from their injuries. The prosecutor opened an inquiry, and police are reconstructing the events that led to the collision.

Infrastructure repairs and operational impact

Repair crews re-railed the last wagon and restored a section of track over a stretch of several hundred metres. In addition, they fixed damaged overhead wires and replaced poles. However, workers still repair the second track, so the route operates alternately on one track. Consequently, the line’s full capacity remains reduced. In addition, the disruption affects services between Wieniawa and Przysucha and the wider Tomaszów Mazowiecki–Radom corridor.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you travel on Polish trains, note that level crossings vary by category. Category C crossings have lights but no barriers. Therefore, always expect road traffic and visual signals. Moreover, if you get injured, seek help and keep receipts. The National Health Fund (NFZ) provides emergency care for residents (NFZ = public health insurer). Additionally, carry your ID and PESEL if you have one (PESEL = national ID number). However, expats without PESEL should still get treatment; bring your passport and proof of residence. Finally, a police report helps with insurance claims and any potential fines (mandat = on-the-spot fine).

For foreigners, understanding Polish institutions helps. In addition to NFZ, the social security office (ZUS) handles benefits and employer matters. Therefore, if an incident affects your work, notify your employer and contact ZUS if needed. Moreover, keep copies of medical reports for insurance or legal claims. However, legal procedures often involve the prosecutor and police files, so expect some delay before full conclusions.

Operators plan to complete repairs to track 2 in the coming days. Consequently, they will restore normal two-track traffic once engineers confirm safety. In addition, investigators will publish details about the collision’s cause when available. Therefore, travellers should check PKP Intercity and PKP PLK bulletins before travel.

Until full restoration, expect slower services and possible cancellations. Moreover, allow extra time for journeys that pass through Sokolniki Suche. However, the reopening of one track marks a key step toward normalising services on line 22.

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