Elbląg 2022-10-19
Railway station in Elbląg.
Geographic coordinates: 54.151N 19.416E.
The history of the city of Elbląg is described in the chapter "Airport in Elbląg. 2013 "
The railway line to Elbląg was brought in 1852 as part of the Ostbahn. The first train arrived on October 18, 1852. In the period 1845-1847, the station building was built, with waiting rooms, ticket and luggage offices, and restaurants. The building was named Wschodni, i.e. Ostbahnhof.
A small locomotive was built at the station, and in the following years a large fan-type locomotive was built. The depot is still standing (2022), but it has a different function. A small water tower was also built, followed by a large tower with two tanks, standing until now (2022). From 1895, horse-drawn trams departed from the station square to the city center.
In 1910, the station was rebuilt. Platforms and an underground passage were built for travelers. The underpass connected all the platforms together. The platforms have been roofed.
The station turned out to be too cramped and in 1937, it was rebuilt in the style of the Third Reich.
On the occasion of the pilgrimage of Saint Pope John Paul II to Poland and his visit to Elbląg on June 6, 1999, the tunnel under the station was extended towards the Zatorze housing estate. The station was also renovated for this visit. The façade and woodwork were renovated.
In the period 2010-2011, the station was modernized once again. The renovation cost PLN 5.5 million. The funds came from the PLK company and the state budget. The ceremonial opening took place on December 30, 2011. In the station building there are two ticket offices, a food court, a press room, a waiting room, rooms for the railway services and the facility security. The building is open from 6:00 to 22:00. The toilets are in a separate building and have also been renovated. Toilets are payable as well as a shower cubicle. As part of the renovation, the station square was paved anew. There is a bus station nearby. It is 10-12 minutes on foot from the train station to the city center.
In the period 2017-2018, a new road viaduct was built over the tracks. The viaduct was built between the railroad crossing of Lotnicza Street and the station platforms, right next to the former depot building (south of the tracks) and the water tower (north of the tracks). The new collision-free intersection of tracks and the street has significantly increased the safety of people using this communication route. The viaduct is used by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The cost of the investment is PLN 35 million.
In 2019, the station was equipped with ticket machines for PolRegio trains.
Railway connections.
Białystok 1 pair of InterCity Rybak trains. Gdynia 11 pairs of PolRegio and InterCity trains. Giżycko 1 pair of InterCity Niegocin trains. Malbork 3 pairs of PolRegio trains. Olsztyn 9 pairs of PolRegio and InterCity trains. Słupsk 2 pairs of PolRegio trains. Szczecin 4 pairs of InterCity trains: Żuraw, Rybak, Gryf, Stańczyk. Warszawa Wschodnia 1 pair of InterCity Biebrza trains. In 2017, the station served up to 3,000 passengers per day.
Railway lines.
Railway line No. 204 Malbork - Braniewo, this is the main route passing through Elbląg. The line is 90,501 km long and partially electrified. The maximum running speed of the train is 120 km / h. In the Elbląg region, the trail has two tracks.
Railway line Elbląg - Myślice. It was built and put into service on September 1, 1893. It was a single-track line and ran towards the south. It was 34.2 km long. In 1945, the line was pulled down by the Soviets as a trophy spoil.
Railway line Elbląg - Tropy - Elbląg Zdrój - Tolkmicko - Frombork - Braniewo, 48.202 km long. The line was known under the name of Koleje Nadzalewowa. The line was put into operation on September 7, 1889. The line is single-track. In 1948, the line was No. 430. In 1988, the line was No. 503a, and finally No. 254. The line is still in use today (2015), usually with ST44 locomotives. In the times of the Polish People's Republic, passenger traffic was carried out by steam locomotives, and then by SN61 motor cars, with one passenger car attached. The last regular passenger train traveled along this route in 2005.
Railway line Elbląg - Elbląg City - Elbląg Zdrój. The line was launched in 1901. Traffic on the trail was halted in 1958, and in 1982, the tracks were demolished.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman