Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway

The Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway is a former Polish 92-kilometre long railway line, that connected Poznań with Rokietnica, Międzychód and further to Skwierzyna and Gorzów Wielkopolski.

Rokietnica–Skwierzyna
Overview
Statusclosed
LocalePoland
TerminiRokietnica
Skwierzyna
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Route number363
History
Opened1887 (1887)
Closed1995 passenger services Międzychód - Skwierzyna
1999 passenger services Rokietnica - Międzychód
2002 freight services
Technical
Line length92 km (57 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrificationno
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph)

Opening

The line was opened in three stages:

  • 1887: Międzychód - Wierzbno
  • 1888: Rokietnica - Międzychód
  • 1906: Wierzbno - Skwierzyna

Closure

In 1995, passenger traffic was suspended on the route Międzychód - Skwierzyna. In October 1999 passenger services also ceased between Rokietnica - Międzychód. In 2002, the route was closed to freight traffic Rokietnica - Międzychód. The line became impassable and in 2006 was removed from the register of PKP PLK.

In November 2015 it was announced that the 63 kilometre stretch of line between Międzychód - Rokietnica would be dismantled.[1]

Usage

The line was used by passenger trains between Międzychód - Skwierzyna and Rokietnica - Międzychód. Freight services also used the line.

See also

References

Media related to Railway line 363 (Poland) at Wikimedia Commons

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