At a press conference in Warsaw on Tuesday, Tusk hailed the plan as a "triple jump into modernity," an initiative aiming to adapt Poland’s infrastructure to "the challenges of the 21st century."
Rail network modernization
The cornerstone of this project is the enhancement of the country's rail network.
"The rail network that we are proposing and are already in the design and financing phase will connect Polish cities with each other and with the capital," said Tusk.
The envisioned dense rail network aims to serve substantial passenger flows, ensuring practical and efficient transportation.
The Poland One Hundred Minutes initiative will initially link Warsaw with major cities such as Katowice, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, and Gdańsk, enabling travel between these hubs in approximately 100 minutes.
High-speed trains on routes such as Warsaw to Poznań and Wrocław will reach speeds of 300-320 kilometers per hour.
Expansion of regional airports
The government plans to modernize regional airports, starting with the rapid expansion of Modlin Airport to cater to popular low-cost airlines.
"We will complete road investment projects to ensure convenient connections between Modlin and the center of Warsaw, and connect the Central Station with Modlin Airport via a railroad line," Tusk added.
The new hub airport near Warsaw is set to become the most modern in Europe, connected by high-speed rail and an expanded highway between the Polish capital and the central city of Łódź.
Plans include adding third and fourth lanes to the highway to improve traffic flows. Meanwhile, Warsaw's Chopin Airport will undergo urgent modernization, according to officials.
Boost for national airline
The final component of Tusk’s plan is an overhaul of LOT Polish Airlines, the country's national carrier.
"I want top managers to help in this ambitious project to make LOT a company more or less like Lufthansa," Tusk stated, referring to the German airline.
"This requires boosting the fleet to more than 130 aircraft," he added.
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Source: IAR, PAP