Good news for the passengers. Metro M1 in Warsaw rides again

It's information that thousands of people in the capital have been waiting for. After respective days of paralysis caused by the fire, the first metro line in Warsaw resumes moving over its full dimension from early morning hours. Trains returned to the track at 5:00, which for many commuters means returning to normal. It's the end of onerous detours and the usage of replacement communications, which in fresh days has been the only alternative.

However, the Municipal Transport Board provides the key information that all passenger needs to know. Despite resuming traffic throughout the way from Kabat to Młocin, One station is completely out of service. It's about the Racławick station, where there's been a dangerous incident. This change has a direct impact on travel organisation, although fortunately it has been planned to minimise inconvenience to most travellers.

No more communication paralysis after the fire

Let us remind you that the drama took place on 1 July at the Racławick Metro station. As a consequence of the fire that broke out in 1 of the method rooms, traffic throughout the first metro line was halted, causing immense communication chaos in the heart of the capital. Thousands of Warsawers had to rush to look for alternate means of transport, and the streets of the city were even more crowded than usual. The services immediately took action, but the harm rate prevented the fast restoration of average functioning.

On the same day, traffic on the utmost sections of the line was started, but the key, central passage remained closed. In fresh days Metro technicians and services were busy at workto guarantee safety as shortly as possible and reconstruct the full route. Their efforts brought the expected result. Thanks to 24/7 work, it was possible to check and safe the infrastructure adequate to let trains to run again over the full dimension of the M1 line.

The decision to resume traffic is simply a immense relief for hundreds of thousands of people for whom the metro is the primary means of transport. This means the end of commutes to crowded buses and trams and considerable time savings in regular commutes.

Racławick Station disabled. What's the journey like now?

The most crucial information for all passengers is that Racławick metro station remains completely closed. This means that you will not be able to get on or off the train. The entrances to the station are fenced and elevators and escalators are not working. This is simply a precautionary measurement dictated by the request to conduct a thorough inspection and repair after the fire.

Fortunately, ZTM has found a solution that is much little burdensome than the full shut-off of the episode. Metro trains will pass through Racławick Station without stopping. The warehouses will slow down on this episode, but they won't open the door. For passengers travelling from Wilanowska to the University of Technology, for example, this means that their journey will take place without any change or disturbance. This is simply a key message that will calm those who fear the request to usage replacement communications.

What does this mean in practice?

• If Racławicka station was your destination stop, you must get off at the neighbouring station (Pola Mokotowskie or Pole Mokotowskie) and from there proceed your journey on ft or another means of transport.
• As long as you were passing through Racławick Station, your journey will not change. The train will usually go further towards Hammer or Kabat.

This solution, although temporary, allows to reconstruct almost full capacity of the M1 line, which is crucial for the operation of public transport in Warsaw.

What about the renovation? When's the full station opening?

At this point, the metro and ZTM authorities do not specify a circumstantial date for the reopening of the Racławick station for passengers. precedence is full examination of the causes of the fire and assessment of the method condition of all installations At the station. Passenger safety is an absolute priority, so no decisions will be made in haste.

Specialists must carefully check the construction of the station, ventilation systems, electrical and fire-fighting installations that may have been damaged by advanced temperature and smoke. Only after being certain that the station is 100% safe will it be made available to travellers again. Passengers are asked to follow authoritative messages from the Municipal Transport Board, where up-to-date information on the advancement of the work will appear.

Although the deficiency of a circumstantial date may be frustrating for some, it should be remembered that work at specified a delicate point in urban infrastructure requires time and precision. A temporary solution with no stopover is now the best compromise between safety and the communication needs of residents.