International mobility solutions provider Alstom has entered into an agreement with construction firm PORR to undertake signalling and traffic management system upgrades along a key railway segment in western Poland. The initiative is focused on eliminating a longstanding bottleneck in Oborniki Wielkopolskie and is set to deliver major benefits in terms of safety, operational flow, and regional train services.
The work will involve the design and implementation of modern railway control systems on the section of Line 354 between Oborniki Wielkopolskie Most junction and the main station. A central feature of the project includes the installation of new signalling technology for a passing loop in Parkowo and enhancements to the Local Control Centre overseeing the Poznań–Piła route. This project is part of Poland’s broader rail infrastructure modernization plan, funded in part through the National Recovery Plan, and is scheduled for completion by Q2 of 2026.
“Our team is proud to contribute to this strategically vital corridor. With our technical expertise and reliable systems, we’re helping to strengthen both passenger and freight movement in the region,”
said Adam Juretko, Director of Alstom’s Katowice Branch.
As part of the expansion, a second rail bridge will be constructed over the Warta River to support a parallel track in Oborniki Wielkopolskie. This addition will complement earlier upgrades made to the Poznań–Piła line in 2019, aimed at improving traffic flow and capacity. A new platform at Oborniki Wielkopolskie Miasto will also be developed, offering upgraded facilities such as sheltered waiting areas, accessible underpasses with lifts, improved lighting, passenger information systems, and accommodations for individuals with reduced mobility.
This project marks another milestone for Alstom in Poland, where the company has previously delivered a number of major rail infrastructure advancements — including the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 technology across key national lines, the establishment of a command centre for the Warsaw Metro, and the upgrade of thousands of level crossings and interlocking systems at hundreds of train stations.
