Warsaw metro celebrates 30th anniversary with commemorative mosaic

Warsaw’s subway system is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking the launch of its first line in 1995 with the unveiling of a commemorative mosaic at Wilanowska station.

Here is the anniversary mosaic celebrating the 30th anniversary of passenger subway service in Warsaw, now on display at Wilanowska station.

Photo courtesy of Metro Warszawskie

On April 7, the special mosaic was revealed at Wilanowska to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Warsaw Metro. The first line, which opened in 1995, covered 7 miles and included 11 stations.

The ceremony was attended by key figures from the city’s transport authorities, as well as Zbigniew Miedzik, the operator of the first-ever metro train.

Initially, the trains, imported from the Soviet Union, were operated by just 50 machinists. Today, more than 300 machinists are employed, and the system has expanded significantly, now comprising two lines and 38 stations.

The new mosaic at Wilanowska represents the transformation of Warsaw’s public transport and highlights the metro’s pivotal role in shaping the city’s modern landscape.

? Tak prezentuje się mozaika jubileuszowa z okazji 30. rocznicy uruchomienia przewozów pasażerskich metrem w Warszawie. Można ją oglądać na stacji Wilanowska.

Opublikowany przez Metro Warszawskie Poniedziałek, 7 kwietnia 2025

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