History
The first line to reach Kartuzy was Glincz-Kartuzy line in 1886. The line to Pruszcz Gdański was closed for all transport on May 29, 1994. The connection to Star Piła was closed for passenger transport in 1997. Connection with Lębork was closed on June 23, 2000, connection with Sierakowice in 2004
On November 14, 1901 line from Somonino reached Kartuzy as a freight line (one month later opened as a passenger line as well). The line was closed for passenger transport on February 1, 2003
Read more about this topic: Kartuzy Railway Station
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