Gliwice

The Gliwice Railway Station, located in the city center at Bohaterów Getta Warszawskiego Street, is one of the key transport hubs of the Upper Silesian conurbation. It was opened on October 2, 1845, coinciding with the launch of the railway line from Wrocław. The station building was designed at street level, allowing all passengers easy access to the platforms via two connected halls and underground passages equipped with elevators and escalators. Following a comprehensive renovation between 2015 and 2016, the station gained modern amenities, including passenger information systems and accessibility features for people with disabilities, with a total area of 9,810 m². The station has four long, covered platforms and serves passenger lines to Katowice, Lubliniec, and Bytom. Notable moments in the station’s history include expansions between 1913 and 1925, electrification from 1957 to 1980, and the addition of a fourth platform in 1993. An interesting recent innovation was the opening of an integrated transport interchange in December 2022, facilitating seamless transfers between different modes of transportation. The station also features sidings to local factories and a historic water tower, reflecting the region’s railway heritage. Classified as a Premium category station by PKP (Polish State Railways), Gliwice Railway Station is a significant landmark in both transportation infrastructure and local architectural scenery.