Central Warsaw closure - how will trains run to Warsaw? | PolishTrains
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From 8 to 16 November 2025, passengers will not be able to use Warsaw Central Station. You can check the current timetable, including changes, on PolishTrains. Before travelling, check your train's departure station, as during this period it may be different than usual. In the PolishTrains search engine, you will see the current departure station for every train today, so you can check it before leaving home. This is all due to major modernisation works to increase the station's capacity. Among other things, the investment will include the rebuilding of turnouts and the modernisation of railway traffic control devices, which will allow trains to run more efficiently. Find out what difficulties await passengers on these days..
At a glance
At a glance
- Warsaw Central Station closes to rail traffic from 8 to 16 November 2025
- The closure is needed to install new turnouts and signalling on the central rail tunnel
- Long-distance trains are diverted to Warszawa Zachodnia, Wschodnia, Gdańska and Główna
- PKP Intercity tickets are valid on ZTM city transport during the closure period
- Overnight track works on related infrastructure continue until the end of November 2025
- PKP information staff will be present at replacement stations to assist passengers You can check the changed timetable, including the new replacement stations, on an ongoing basis in the PolishTrains search engine.
When will Warsaw Central Station be closed? - key information for travellers
From 8-16 November 2025, Warsaw Central Station will be completely closed to rail traffic.
During this time, no trains will stop at Warszawa Centralna station, and long-distance, regional and agglomeration services will be diverted to other Warsaw stations. As part of the same track works, the worn-out turnouts at Warszawa Włochy station will also be replaced.
Travellers should follow up-to-date announcements from carriers and check timetables before their planned journey, as there may be additional adjustments and delays during the Centralna closure. Keep up to date with timetable changes and follow the information on polishtrains.eu and the mobile app .
PKP informs that in October, special materials for passengers will be displayed at the stations and stops of the Warsaw railway junction to inform passengers about the upcoming changes in train services.
Central Warsaw closure - how will trains run to Warsaw?
Due to the closure of Warsaw Central Station from 8-16 November 2025, train traffic in the capital will be organised differently. On your ticket or in the timetable, check at which station your journey ends. A seat reservation for Pendolino and other IC trains remains mandatory regardless of the station change, and you will see the reservation when purchasing your ticket through PolishTrains.
Regional trains from the west. POLREGIO, ŁKA and SKM services from Żyrardów, Skierniewice, Płock and Chopin Airport will reach Warszawa Główna. Long-distance and regional trains will be rerouted to neighbouring stations to ensure continuity of connections and reduce inconvenience for passengers.
- Intercity trains to and from: Białystok, Lublin, Poznań, Bydgoszcz, Gdynia and Olsztyn will be diverted via Warszawa Gdańska and Warszawa Śródmieście.
- Westbound trains will terminate at Warszawa Główna station, including: Polregio, ŁKA and SKM running to Chopin Airport, Żyrardów, Skierniewice and Płock.
- Trains from the eastern direction will terminate at Warszawa Wschodnia station, including, among others: services to and from Terespol, trains to and from Gdynia, Koleje Mazowieckie to Modlin, Szybka Kolej Miejska to Legionowo.
Thanks to the introduction of this traffic organisation, travellers will still be able to reach Warsaw from different directions, although they should be prepared for longer journey times and the need to change trains at other points in the city.
Why will Central Warsaw be closed?
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe will close Warsaw Central due to planned modernisation works. These will include the installation of a turnout trapeze and the modernisation of railway traffic control (SRK) equipment. These measures will increase the capacity of the station and improve train traffic through the city centre.
The terms for refunds and exchanges depend on the carrier and fare – you can check the current rules on the PolishTrains ticket refunds and exchanges page. The November works are part of the extensive modernisation of the cross-city line, running from Warsaw West to Warsaw East. This is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the capital, with an estimated value of around PLN 8 billion.
If you have any doubts, contact PolishTrains Customer Service. In connection with the modernisation works, it is also important to bear in mind the planned adjustment of the train timetable, which is due to come into effect on 26 October 2025.
This article was prepared by the PolishTrains editorial team. We follow the rail market in Poland and Europe, look for new connections and support you at every stage of your journey.