Last minute tenders and short-term contracts to shut out competition on Polish Rail?
Poland is preparing competitive tenders for its long-distance Public Service rail services after 2030.
But the conditions currently emerging risk leaving new operators unable to compete: a rushed timetable may not allow sufficient time to procure new trains, the Ministry of Infrastructure has disclosed a potential contract duration of only four years, and the size and sequencing of the future tender packages remain unclear.
RegioJet pulls out of Poland citing anti-competitive practices by the dominant incumbent operator (PKP)
The withdrawal of RegioJet from the Polish domestic market is a stark warning: rail competition in Poland is not working in practice.
RegioJet entered the Kraków–Warsaw route in September 2025 with strong financial backing and a clear plan to expand internationally. Within months, despite stabilising operations by March 2026, it has been forced to exit.
EU-UK Rapproachment Is Welcome, But Rail Connectivity Cannot be Selective
ALLRAIL welcomes the renewed emphasis by the United Kingdom government this week on improving rail connectivity with the European Union. This follows remarks made last week by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about “taking the UK deeper into the EU single market”. Rail is a natural and logical area for
ALLRAIL’s Response to the UK’s Railways Bill
The new Railways Bill could deliver growth and better services - but only if Great British Railways (GBR) is designed as an open, investment-friendly framework - rather than a closed system.
ALLRAIL’s new Briefing Note gives a detailed response on how to make that happen: transparent decision-making, room for open access, and a genuine partnership with the private sector.