Rail Transport In Poland
The Polish railways network consists of around 19,599 kilometres (12,178 mi) of track as of 2008, of which the vast majority is electrified using a 3 kV DC overhead line system.
Poland is a member of the International Union of Railways (UIC). The UIC Country Code for Poland is 51.
Read more about Rail Transport In Poland: Overview, Broad Gauge Railways, Non-PKP Services, Rapid Transit, See Also
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