Skaryszew-Kamienna

Skarżysko-Kamienna Railway Station, located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, began its operations in 1885. Built as part of the Iwangorodzko-Dąbrowska line, it now serves as a regional station and one of the largest freight hubs in Poland. Historically, it was established as a second-class station, complete with a locomotive depot and workshops, and adopted the name Skarżysko in 1897. The station handles two railway lines: No. 8 (Warsaw West – Kraków Main) and No. 25 (Łódź Kaliska – Dębica), both electrified and mostly double-tracked. Architecturally, the station building survived World War I, during which it was burned down; however, it was rebuilt in a similar style and continues to serve its purpose to this day, offering passengers a 24-hour waiting room and ticket sales points. The station has three platforms, accessible via footbridges and at-grade rail crossings. Additionally, Skarżysko-Kamienna is known for its extensive marshalling yard structure, which underwent modernization in the 1980s, transforming it into a single-direction station. This unique solution among major railway hubs in Poland also introduced more automated traffic control systems. In terms of accessibility, the station is conveniently located with free parking and an adjacent bus station, supporting regional transport. An interesting fact is that the station was one of two railway hubs in the area where freight connections play a key role in domestic transport. The stories associated with the railway in Skarżysko-Kamienna and its importance to the local economy and transportation make it not only a communication point but also a symbol of regional development.