Polish train drivers' go-slow safety protest causes travel chaos
Train drivers slowed crossings to 20 km/h, and PKP Intercity said 203 of 290 services were delayed after a fatal crash.
- On Friday, Poland's railways faced widespread disruption as train drivers staged a go-slow protest over safety concerns, leaving around two-thirds of services facing delays.
- This action followed a fatal collision on Wednesday in central Poland, where a train derailed after hitting a truck at a level crossing, the latest in a string of accidents blamed on motorists ignoring warning signals.
- Train operator PKP Intercity reported that 203 of 290 services faced delays averaging 37 minutes, as drivers slowed to 20 km/h at all level crossings until midday on Friday.
- Union member Sebastian Piernik described the protest as an 'act of desperation,' while Gdansk resident Alicja Kiman noted she was not surprised by motorists' reckless behavior at crossings.
- Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak announced stiffer penalties, stating, 'These changes will entail the risk of losing one's driving licence for any driver who enters a road-rail crossing while the red light is on.
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In the face of numerous accidents in Polish rail traffic, the train drivers have been making late trains with a protest since midnight.
Polish train drivers' go-slow safety protest causes travel chaos
Poland's railways faced widespread disruption on Friday as a go-slow protest by train drivers over safety concerns left around two-thirds of services facing delays on one of the busiest days of the week.
Polish train drivers staged a protest on Friday, demanding stricter safety measures after a fatal level crossing accident this week.
Almost all long-distance trains in Poland were delayed on Friday, as train drivers slowed down the service, protesting for better safety at level crossings following a fatal accident earlier this week.
Polish trains were running at 20 km/h at level crossings in protest against a series of accidents. This caused delays to two out of three trains and chaos on the network. The low speed is a protest by train drivers against the failure to follow the signs at level crossings, which...
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