Where is the car number on a PKP Intercity train? | PolishTrains

• Number on the doors: every PKP Intercity carriage has a number in a red panel in the upper part of the entrance doors

• Platform boards: a diagram of the train formation showing the order of the carriages is available on the information boards before the train arrives

• Announcements: most stations announce the order of the carriages and special markings before departure

• Ticket and app: the carriage number and its position in the train formation are shown when choosing a seat on PolishTrains

• Additional markings: the doors also show the class (1st or 2nd), carriage type (quiet, family, bicycle) and the train route

• Operator: PKP Intercity – IC, TLK, Express Intercity Premium (Pendolino) trains ### At a glance

• The carriage number on a PKP Intercity train is marked in red in a square box at the top of the entrance door
• Special markings on the door indicate 1st or 2nd class, quiet carriages, family carriages, and bicycle spaces
• Platform information boards display a full train formation diagram to help passengers position themselves correctly
• On the Pendolino, the carriage number is displayed digitally on a panel next to the doors
• Reserved tickets include the carriage and seat number; unreserved tickets allow boarding of any carriage of the correct class
• If the carriage number differs from the ticket, the conductor will direct passengers to the correct carriage

The easiest way to quickly find your carriage on an Intercity train is to check the number directly on the carriage door. On PKP Intercity trains, each carriage has a clearly marked number, usually located at the top of the door or right next to the entrance. The Intercity carriage number is usually marked in red on a separate square box. It is usually also visible on the carriage itself.

This way, even before you board the train, you can make sure that you are heading to the correct carriage and avoid unnecessary wandering around the platform. Remember or note down the number before entering the platform

When buying a ticket on PolishTrains, the legend shows the arrangement of the carriages in the train formation and the position of the selected carriage in relation to the locomotive in the seat selection view. Look out for additional markings to help you find your way:

• Carriage type - information on the class (1st class, 2nd class) or type of carriage (sleeper, couchette),

• Special designations - e.g. quiet carriage, carriage for families with children, carriage with seats for persons with reduced mobility or carriage with facilities for bicycles.

A ticket purchased on PolishTrains even one minute before departure is sent by email and SMS, so you do not need to print it in advance. With these indications, you will find it easier to fit into your seat and calmly take a reservation without rushing or stressing. The name and number of the train, as well as its route, are also often displayed on the entrance door, so you can quickly make sure you are boarding the right train.

Even before the train arrives, you can get an idea of where your carriage will be by using the information available at the station.

Information boards on the platform

On every platform you will find information boards that make it easy to locate your carriage even before the train has come to a complete stop. They allow you to plan where best to position yourself before boarding and avoid rushing or running all over the platform. Such boards usually include:

• Train formation diagram - shows the order of the carriages and their numbers from the beginning to the end of the formation,

• Signs of special carriages - 1st and 2nd class, sleeping car, car for families with children, quiet car, seats for people with reduced mobility,

• Platform and entrance direction - an indication of which side of the platform is best to position yourself to enter a particular carriage,

• Additional information - sometimes there is information about bicycle spaces, the restaurant carriage or the location of the toilets.

Reserving a bicycle space is compulsory. You can add a bike space reservation when purchasing your ticket on PolishTrains, by selecting the appropriate carriage when booking your seat.

• *Carriage for people with reduced mobility - wheelchair symbol. With these boards you know exactly where to position yourself before the train arrives, saving you time and stress.

Voice announcements

Most of the stations operated by PKP Intercity also use a public address system to inform travellers of details about the train and entrance arrangements. With voice announcements you can:

• check carriage numbers and their order,

• find out about special carriages such as silent carriages, sleeping cars or carriages for families,

• hear which platform the train is departing from,

• get up-to-date information for travellers, such as track changes, delays or safety reminders.

By listening to the announcements, you can reach your carriage with confidence, even in crowded trainsets, and avoid confusion when taking your seat.

When you buy your ticket on the PolishTrains website or the mobile ticketing app, you have the option to select your seat. In the legend, which is then visible, you can also see which part of the train your carriage is in. Remember or note down the number before entering the platform

When buying a ticket on PolishTrains, the legend shows the arrangement of the carriages in the train formation and the position of the selected carriage in relation to the locomotive in the seat selection view. Read more about What is a PKP e-ticket and how to use it. A ticket purchased on PolishTrains even one minute before departure is sent by email and SMS, so you do not need to print it in advance.