Polish train drivers' go-slow safety protest causes travel chaos
Train drivers slowed crossings to 20 km/h, and PKP Intercity said 203 of 290 services were delayed after a fatal crash.
- On Friday, Polish railways faced widespread disruption as train drivers staged a go-slow protest over safety concerns, leaving around two-thirds of services facing delays on one of the busiest days of the week.
- The protest followed a fatal collision on Wednesday in central Poland, where a train derailed after hitting a truck at a level crossing, the latest in a string of accidents caused by motorists ignoring warning signals.
- Train operator PKP Intercity reported that 203 of 290 services faced delays averaging 37 minutes, with drivers slowing trains to 20 km/h at all level crossings until midday Friday.
- Union member Sebastian Piernik of ZZM called the action an 'act of desperation,' while Gdansk resident Alicja Kiman said, 'I've actually seen rubbish trucks tear the barrier down twice- forcing their way in while it was closing.'
- Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak announced stiffer penalties, stating, 'These changes will entail the risk of losing one's driving licence for any driver who enters a road-rail crossing while the red light is on.
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In the face of numerous accidents in Polish rail traffic, the train drivers have been making late trains with a protest since midnight.
Polish train drivers' go-slow safety protest causes travel chaos
Poland's railways faced widespread disruption on Friday as a go-slow protest by train drivers over safety concerns left around two-thirds of services facing delays on one of the busiest days of the week.
Polish train drivers staged a protest on Friday, demanding stricter safety measures after a fatal level crossing accident this week.
Business Insider received a response from the train drivers' union. Their protest led to train delays of "hundreds of minutes." It will be many more hours before traffic on Polish tracks returns to normal. The unions point out that the PLK management's response was "inappropriate" given the drivers' struggle.
Almost all long-distance trains in Poland were delayed on Friday, as train drivers slowed down the service, protesting for better safety at level crossings following a fatal accident earlier this week.
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