Austria’s Strabag, through its Polish subsidiary, has secured a €298m contract from national railway operator PKP to carry out major works around Maksymilianowo railway station. The project focuses on modernising the 201 rail line, which runs between Maksymilianowo and Ko?cierzyna in northwestern Poland. This line is part of the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), an important route for both passenger and freight services.

The contract covers several key infrastructure upgrades. Strabag will reconstruct 38km of track, build four railway bridges, one road bridge, and a road viaduct. The company will also modernise three platforms and construct a railway flyover at the intersection of freight lines 201 and 131. These improvements are designed to increase rail capacity and support freight transport to the port of Gdynia, one of Poland’s main maritime gateways.

In addition to enhancing freight connections, the project will provide improved facilities for passengers. The renovation of platforms and station areas at Maksymilianowo will help accommodate higher traffic volumes and modern rail standards. The flyover will also reduce congestion by allowing freight movements to bypass key intersections more efficiently.

Commenting on the contract, Péter Glöckler, a member of Strabag’s management board for southern and eastern regions, said: “Poland has become one of Strabag’s most important markets alongside Germany and Austria, particularly in infrastructure construction.” His statement reflects the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in central and eastern Europe through large-scale transport projects.

The work is scheduled to be completed in December 2029. Once finished, the modernised section of the 201 line will play a vital role in connecting Poland’s northern ports with the wider European rail system, particularly the TEN-T corridor that stretches from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic.

Strabag’s involvement highlights the growing demand for rail infrastructure upgrades across Europe, where increased freight volumes and climate goals are encouraging a shift from road to rail transport. For Poland, investment in the 201 line will improve connectivity within the country while strengthening links to international trade routes.

The project demonstrates the role of cross-border cooperation in European transport development, with Austrian expertise being applied in Poland under a contract awarded by the national rail operator. It also underlines PKP’s commitment to enhancing rail efficiency and capacity in line with EU transport strategies.

Overall, the €298m contract for the Maksymilianowo–Ko?cierzyna section will deliver significant infrastructure improvements, boost freight transport to Gdynia, and reinforce the strategic role of the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor in European logistics.