Poland ends PKP Intercity monopoly, opens 26B PLN rail tender to foreign carriers

The Polish government is preparing a 26 billion PLN tender for long-distance rail services, ending PKP Intercity's monopoly on state subsidies. Both Polish and foreign carriers have expressed interest, but experts caution that initial contract durations may be too short to attract genuine competition. This marks a structural shift in Poland's rail market, with potential implications for service quality and pricing.

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