photo: RAILTARGET/Trainspotting in the port of Gdynia
Gdynia Port has been given a modern railway overhaul by Budimex. Take a look at our exclusive night images capturing this transportation hub’s transformation into a logistics center of the future.
Behind the Scenes at Gdynia Port: Budimex Brings Modern Logistics
Gdynia Port has undergone a significant modernization of its railway infrastructure thanks to Budimex. After the project opened, we had the chance to see the transformation firsthand. The new railway connection now efficiently links maritime transport, with the impressive Gdynia port and its cranes in the background.
The modernization project of Gdynia Port’s railway connection is a stellar example of how efficient infrastructure can boost both regional and international logistics. Budimex led a comprehensive renovation of the Gdynia Port station and surrounding infrastructure, covering 115 kilometers of tracks, installing 359 switches, and electrifying access points. These upgrades now allow longer, 750-meter trains to enter the port, significantly enhancing freight capacity and transportation efficiency.
“We are currently in the final acceptance phase, with all primary work completed. A beautiful system of up to 39 tracks has been established. Without a doubt, this is the largest rail infrastructure project Budimex has undertaken,” says Piotr Czupryn, Budimex SA’s director of contracts.
Budimex and Gdynia as an Inspiration for Central European Logistics
The modernization of Gdynia Port could serve as an inspiring model for countries like the Czech Republic to increase rail hub capacity and freight volume. Budimex went beyond track renewal and terminal construction, implementing a complete infrastructure overhaul in this project. Electrified access points, expanded tracks, and increased track capacity now allow the port to handle the longest trains, which it previously couldn’t. The modernization project included railway updates, the construction of road connections, and two new viaducts to improve throughput and coordination for freight transport.
Beyond rail improvements, the project added 13 kilometers of new roads, two railway viaducts, a local control center, and new offices for PKP Cargo. These enhancements have shortened cargo handling times and increased the number of serviced trains, nearly quintupling train capacity and creating new opportunities for investors and logistics firms. The Gdynia project exemplifies Budimex’s comprehensive approach to infrastructure modernization, from planning routes to integrating them with other transport modes. The Czech Republic could leverage Gdynia’s model to develop transport networks that meet European standards and the needs of travelers.
Budimex Expands into the Czech Republic
With these achievements, Budimex isn’t stopping in Poland. The company is expanding into the Czech Republic, seeing a significant growth opportunity and room to apply its expertise. Budimex is already working on a crucial section of the D35 highway and views the Czech market as similarly promising as Poland was a decade ago. Czech highways and railways are set for major investments in the coming years, and Budimex is ready to be involved—both as a contractor and an innovator, bringing insights from projects like Gdynia’s port modernization.
Budimex Eyes Czech High-Speed Rail
Budimex is also gearing up for expansion in the Czech rail sector, with ambitions in high-speed rail development. In May, the company was a key partner at the 18th Annual Transport Infrastructure Conference in Litomyšl, where industry leaders discussed the future of Czech transport infrastructure. Budimex expressed interest in contributing to Czech high-speed rail projects, leveraging innovations and know-how that have proven successful in Poland. “We aim to contribute to high-speed rail projects in the Czech Republic,” said Rafał Zahuta, Budimex project manager. “We have extensive experience managing large railway projects in Poland and have worked on the Rail Baltica route in Latvia.”
Source: Budimex; RAILTARGET