Ostrów Wielkopolski 2026-04-28

PKP Ostrów Wielkopolski.

Geographic coordinates 51.649N 17.805E. Elevation 133 m. Address: Ostrów Wielkopolski – Dworcowa Street 1, 63-400 Ostrów Wielkopolski.

The railway was the impetus for Ostrów Wielkopolski’s development. Around 1870, the Poznań-Kluszbork Railway Company was founded, with the Germanic name Posen-Kreuzburger Eisenbahn, or PKE. The company’s headquarters was in Poznań, and it operated only one line: Poznań-Jarocin-Ostrów Wielkopolski-Ostrzeszów-Kępno-Kluszbork. In Poznań, a new bridge was built over the Warta River, which is currently (2022) called the Dębiński Bridge. The route was 200.9 km long and opened on December 10, 1875. Initially, there was only one track. A second track was added in 1899. The company was nationalized in 1884. Due to the route’s proximity to the border between the Moscow and German Partitions, the line was important for passenger and freight exchange. On the German side, the border station was Nowe Skalmierzyce, and on the Moscow Partition side, Kalisz Szczypiorno.

Ostrów Wielkopolski quickly became a junction station in five directions: Poznań, Kluczbork, Leszno (1888), Kalisz (1896 and onward to Łódź), and Oleśnica (1909 and onward to Wrocław). From 1906 to 1922, trains ran through the Ostrów Wielkopolski junction on the Warsaw-Poznań route, and from 1910, on the Warsaw-Wrocław route.

In November 1918, the indigenous inhabitants of Ostrów Wielkopolski (Poles) bloodlessly seized power from the Germans, establishing the Ostrów Republic. The city and surrounding area became part of Poland. In 1918, when Poland regained independence, the Poznań-Kluczbork line was divided between Poland and the Germans. Lęka Opatowska became the border station on the Polish side, and Kostów on the German side. In 1919, echelons of the “Blue Army” passed through Ostrów Wielkopolski.

In 1920, the cornerstone for a new factory was laid in Ostrów Wielkopolski. In 1921, the metal and machinery factory “Fabryka Wagonów” (Wagon Factory) was opened as part of the Polskie Fabryki Maszyn i Wagonów L. Zieleniewski S.A. concern. The first new wagons were built in the second half of 1921. Wagon renovations began in the second, new hall. Subsequent investments included the construction of a power plant, a locomotive shed, a sawmill, and administrative buildings. In 1927, the factory was taken over by the state. In 1929, the Railway Workshops in Skalmierzyce were incorporated into the factory.

During the German occupation, the factory repaired wagons, and after World War II, in 1945, the factory was nationalized. In 1950, the State Railways Mechanical Workshop No. 11 was established. In 1952, the factory was incorporated into the Polish State Railways (PKP) and the Ostrów Railway Rolling Stock Repair Plant was established. In 1961, the Central Railcar Design Office was established at the plant. In subsequent years, a combined heat and power plant, a forge, and a foundry were built. In 1999, the plant was renamed “Wagon Factory.” Since 2010, the factory has had a new owner, and further changes in ownership and product range have been made (Polski Tabor Szynowy Sp. z o.o.).

In 1945, the entire Poznań-Kluczbork route was incorporated into Poland and assigned line number 272. The route was electrified between 1973 and 1974. Currently (2022), there are three railway stations within the city limits: Ostrów Wielkopolski (passenger and freight), Ostrów Wielkopolski Gorzyce (passenger stop), and Ostrów Wielkopolski Zachodni (freight station).

Ostrów Wielkopolski Railway Station.

The station opened on December 10, 1875. Also in 1875, the station building was opened and thoroughly rebuilt in 1966. The station building is located on the eastern side of the station level. In 1966, the station was completely rebuilt and significantly expanded. Inside, waiting rooms, a restaurant, restrooms, ticket offices, luggage storage, and railway service rooms were added. The building has a volume of 11,200 m3. The adjacent half-timbered buildings were demolished. A new building was constructed, housing a railway canteen and a dormitory. A new building was built for the Polish Post Office. Toilets cost 4 złoty, using a coin-operated machine.

In 1966, during the station renovation, the passenger tunnel under the platforms and the platforms themselves, along with their shelters, were renovated. In 2016, the platforms and platform shelters underwent another renovation. The tunnel was also renovated. New lighting, a railway information system, and street furniture were installed. The square in front of the station was completely rebuilt and its circulation layout was changed. New lighting was installed.

Platform 1 is located next to the station and has a single edge. The platform is 295 meters long, and track 1 is adjacent to it. The platform has a roof covering the entire length of the station building. Platform 2 is an island platform and has two edges, tracks 2, 6. The platform is 280 m long. There is a 115 m long roof on the platform. Platform 3 is an island platform and has two edges, tracks 8, 10. The platform is 280 m long. There is a 115 m long roof on the platform.

Two fan-shaped locomotive sheds were built on the western side of the station level. Turntables were installed in front of each shed. Coal entrenchments and other railway buildings were also located. The station’s water tower dates back to 1912 and is currently unused. Two steam locomotives stand as monuments at the station. There is a Ty45 and a TKi3 steam locomotive.

In 2018, the station served up to 3,800 passengers. In 2022, 76 passenger trains departed from Ostrów Wielkopolski station daily, breaking all previous records. From Ostrów Wielkopolski, you can travel to: Białystok InterCity “Dąbrowska,” Ełk InterCity “Słowacki,” Kalisz Koleje Wielkopolskie, Katowice TLK “Spodek,” and Kępno. Seven connections are operated by Koleje Wielkopolskie and PolRegio. Kluczbork 3 connections operated by PolRegio. Kołobrzeg InterCity “Zefir” or “Zamoyski”. Kraków Główny 4 InterCity “Wybicki”, “Osterwa”, “Zefir” or “Zamoyski” and TLK “Pułaski” connections. Leszno 6 connections operated by Koleje Wielkopolskie. Lublin Główny 5 InterCity “Konopnicka” connections, 3 PolRegio trains and 1 Koleje Wielkopolskie train. Łódź Kaliska. Odolanów 3 Koleje Wielkopolskie trains. Poznań Główny 21 trains including InterCity, TLK, PolRegio, Koleje Wielkopolskie. Szczecin Główny InterCity “Podhalanin” and InterCity “Osterwa”. Warsaw Gdańska InterCity “Asnyk”. Warsaw Główna 3 PolRegio trains. Warsaw Wschodnia 2 InterCity “Łużyce” and “Baczyński” trains. Wrocław Główny: 11 InterCity and PolRegio trains. Zakopane: InterCity “Podhalanin.” Zgorzelec: InterCity “Łużyce.”

On January 14, 2026, 93 passenger trains departed from Ostrów Wielkopolski station to the following stations: Białystok, Giżycko, Głogów, Gniezno, Kalisz, Kępno, Kluczbork, Konin, Kraków Główny, Krotoszyn, Krzyż, Leszno, Łęka Opatowska, Łódź Kaliska, Odolanów, Opatówek, Poznań Główny, Szczecin Główny, Szklarska Poręba Górna, Warsaw Wschodnia, Wrocław Główny, and Zakopane.Linie kolejowe.

Railway line No. 272, Kluczbork – Poznań Główny. The line was electrified in 1973-1974. Railway line No. 14, Łódź Kaliska – Tuplice, is 388.578 km long. The line runs meridionally. The line belongs to freight corridor No. 8. The line is equipped with the SHP system along its entire length. Railway line No. 355, Ostrów Wielkopolski – Grabowno Wielkie (Oleśnica, Wrocław), is 53 km long. The line is single-track and electrified.

In 1987, the electrification of the last line out of Ostrów Wielkopolski was completed. At that time, the last shape semaphores were replaced with light signals.

PKP Ostrów Wielkopolski Gorzyce.

The Ostrów Wielkopolski Gorzyce passenger stop is located on line No. 14, Łódź Kaliska – Tuplice, in the western part of the city. The stop has a single island platform with two edges.

PKP Ostrów Wielkopolski Zachodni.

The Ostrów Wielkopolski Zachodni railway station was opened in 1955, during a period of increased freight traffic to help rebuild the country devastated by war. The station is also located on the No. 14 Łódź Kaliska – Tuplice railway line, but closer to the city center. The station provides services to nearby businesses.

Witten by Karol Placha Hetman