Exploring SKM Warsaw: A Deep Look at the Network

Get Our E-Book! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first-ever e-book: a curated compilation of 100 Railways Explained scripts, filled with insights, facts, and rail stories from across the globe. If you love our videos, you’ll definitely enjoy reading it. https://payhip.com/b/mTDPX Support Us & Get Exclusive Benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/railways_explained Join our YouTube membership to support the channel and get special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq3OyOoLPYj4Oyk1DWnKxQ/join Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me/railwaysexplained Check out our official merch and show your love for all things railway: https://railways-explained.creator-spring.com Szybka Kolej Miejska, literally translated as Fast Urban Railway, is Warsaw’s modern approach to rapid metropolitan rail. Designed to connect key districts of Poland’s capital with reliable, high-capacity service, it has become one of the backbone systems of everyday mobility across the Warsaw metropolitan area. The Warsaw SKM network currently operates five main lines, all running on the city’s existing railway infrastructure while providing fast, frequent connections across Warsaw and its suburbs. Beyond SKM itself, Warsaw is also served by WKD—Warszawska Kolej Dojazdowa—a separate suburban railway running on its own dedicated 36 km line southwest of the city, offering fast and reliable commuter connections to towns such as Pruszków and Grodzisk Mazowiecki. When it comes to rail transport, passengers can also rely on Koleje Mazowieckie, the regional railway operator for the entire Masovian Voivodeship. Although Koleje Mazowieckie is not owned by the city, its trains play an important role in Warsaw’s daily mobility. The Warsaw SKM fleet consists of 49 modern electric multiple units manufactured in Poland by Newag and PESA. These fully electric trains, compatible with the 3 kV DC overhead system and capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h, operate in formations of 3 to 6 cars depending on demand, with longer sets used during peak hours. Subscribe for more in-depth railway stories and analyses from around the world. Check out our trip report from the Conference Raiway Direction Days in Warsaw 2023 https://youtu.be/ZLRApjUPu7Q https://youtu.be/YCafqkJOoPg