photo: PKP Intercity/Eco-Friendly Travel Choices Fuel PKP Intercity's Rise to 67 Million Passengers in 2023
PKP Intercity is experiencing a banner year as passenger figures reach unprecedented levels. From January to October 2023, the carrier has seen a significant uptick in ridership, with 56.5 million passengers utilizing its services, compared to 48.8 million during the same period last year—a robust increase of almost 16%. This growth trajectory suggests a record-breaking annual performance for PKP Intercity, with passenger numbers projected to hit the 67 million mark by year's end, shattering the previous record of 59 million set in 2022.
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As part of the Polish railway trade fair TRAKO in September of this year, Giorgio Travaini, head of Europe's Rail, confirmed in an interview that subsidies…
Tomasz Gontarz, Vice-President of PKP Intercity S.A., attributes this growth to strategic implementations including the enhancement of remote sales channels, partnership expansions, and a tailored service offering. "We are thrilled with the rise in passenger numbers this year. Doubling our figures since 2015 is a testament to our long-term strategy, emphasizing modernization and responsiveness to passenger needs," said Gontarz. With a vision firmly set on continuous improvement, PKP Intercity is well on its way to surpassing the significant milestone of 60 million passengers.
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Tobias Behncke, Managing Director of Retrack Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamburg-based VTG GmbH, has added two new managerial staff…
In a period marked by national reverence, the All Saints' Day holiday saw 1.2 million travelers choosing PKP Intercity for their journeys, prompting the carrier to boost service capacity with additional carriages and double-traction trains. Beyond convenience and pricing, environmental considerations are influencing travel decisions; PKP Intercity points out the ecological advantage of rail, with 85% of its fleet being emission-free. According to CER data, rail travel has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport, with PKP Intercity's passengers contributing to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions in 2022. This eco-conscious approach positions PKP Intercity not only as a carrier of choice for its operational excellence but also as a steward of sustainability.
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Alstom has signed an eight-year extension to its Train Services Agreement (TSA) with CrossCountry in the UK. The contract extension, valued at around €950…
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