Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway

4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gaugeElectrificationnoOperating speed60 km/h (37 mph)

The Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway is a former Polish 92-kilometre long railway line, that connected Poznań with Rokietnica, Międzychód and further to Skwierzyna and Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Opening

The line was opened in three stages:

  • 1887: Międzychód - Wierzbno
  • 1888: Rokietnica - Międzychód
  • 1906: Wierzbno - Skwierzyna

Closure

In 1995, passenger traffic was suspended on the route Międzychód - Skwierzyna. In October 1999 passenger services also ceased between Rokietnica - Międzychód. In 2002, the route was closed to freight traffic Rokietnica - Międzychód. The line became impassable and in 2006 was removed from the register of PKP PLK.

In November 2015 it was announced that the 63 kilometre stretch of line between Międzychód - Rokietnica would be dismantled.[1]

Usage

The line was used by passenger trains between Międzychód - Skwierzyna and Rokietnica - Międzychód. Freight services also used the line.

Gallery

  • Skwierzyna station
    Skwierzyna station
  • Wierzbno station
    Wierzbno station
  • Goraj station
    Goraj station

See also

References

  1. ^ Line Międzychód - Rokietnica to be dismantled
  • This article is based upon a translation of the Polish language version as of November 2016.

External links

Media related to Railway line 363 (Poland) at Wikimedia Commons