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PKP Intercity Train Delays Hit Passengers Near Opole Due to equipment Failure
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Passengers traveling with PKP Intercity are experiencing considerable delays on Thursday, June 19, 2025, due to a significant equipment failure. According to Marta Ziemska from PKP Intercity,a “movement control device” malfunctioned on the line between Opole and Saint Catherine,effectively shutting down that section of the railway. The disruption is causing widespread delays, with at least one train, the Malczewski from Krakow to Kołobrzeg, stranded near Brzeg in the Opole region for nearly two hours.
Details of the Disruption
The failure occurred on a critical section of the line, forcing the infrastructure manager to close it entirely. This has had a ripple effect, impacting numerous trains and leaving passengers uncertain about their travel schedules. The exact duration of the disruption remains unknown, leaving many travelers in limbo.
Did You Know? PKP Intercity operates various train types, including TLK, IC, EIC, EIP, EC, and EN [[1]].
Passenger Rights and Compensation
In the event of significant train delays, passengers may be entitled to compensation. According to European regulations, if a train is delayed between 60 and 119 minutes, passengers are entitled to 25% of the ticket fare [[
