Tramwaje Warszawskie Awards €3.4M Tram Documentation Contract Poland

Warsaw Tram Line Documentation Contract Awarded

Tramwaje Warszawskie, Warsaw’s public tram operator, has awarded a PLN 14.4 million (EUR 3.4 million) contract to Databout for the preparation of complete project documentation for a 1.4 km tram line in Poland’s capital. The new section will connect the redeveloping Zachodnia Station with the Wola district, with approximately 900 meters of the route to be constructed underground. This project is a component of a larger strategy to establish bypass connections that allow for inter-district travel without transiting through the city center.

Project Scope and Delivery Timeline

The contract requires Databout to deliver comprehensive design documentation and secure all necessary administrative agreements, environmental decisions, and permits required to initiate construction. The scope of work is divided into two primary stages. The first stage covers the design of the tram section extending from Kasprzaka Street to the Warsaw West (Zachodnia) station complex. The second stage involves the technical design for the tram infrastructure and equipment to be installed within the tunnel section already constructed beneath the Warsaw West railway station.

The planned 1.4 km route will originate at the existing transport hub on Kasprzaka Street, which will itself be redesigned as part of the project. From there, the line will proceed along Prądzyńskiego and Krzyżanowskiego Streets before entering a new 900-meter tunnel that connects to the existing underground passage at the station. The final configuration of the Kasprzaka Street transport hub will be determined by Databout in consultation with municipal authorities.

The contracted timeline for the delivery of all documentation and approvals is 43 months (approximately 3.5 years) from the date of signing. Physical construction of the line is not scheduled to begin until after 2030, pending the completion of the design phase and subsequent procurement processes.

Strategic Network Integration

This new Wola-Zachodnia Station section is a critical link in Warsaw’s expanding tram network. It will connect with a separate tram route currently under construction between Grójecka Street and Zachodnia Station. The integration of these two projects will create a direct, high-capacity tram corridor between the Wola (northwest) and Ochota (southwest) districts. According to Warsaw’s Mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, this connection forms part of a long-term plan to extend the tram service onward to the southern district of Wilanów, creating a major north-south orbital line.

The project’s strategic relevance lies in its contribution to creating orbital public transport routes that reduce dependency on the central network hub. By connecting major residential and commercial districts directly, this bypass route is intended to alleviate congestion on central lines and provide more efficient cross-town journey options. This approach aligns with Warsaw’s broader urban transport strategy focused on decentralizing transit flows and improving network resilience.

Furthermore, the line enhances access to Zachodnia Station, which is undergoing a comprehensive modernization to become one of Warsaw’s primary integrated transport hubs for local, regional, and international rail services. The addition of this tram connection improves last-mile connectivity for the station, integrating it more effectively with the city’s urban fabric. The first underground tram stop at the station, serving the line from Ochota, is scheduled to become operational in 2024.

Next Steps

Databout will now proceed with the multi-year design and permitting process. Following the successful delivery of the complete documentation package in approximately 3.5 years, Tramwaje Warszawskie will be positioned to launch a tender for the construction phase of the project, with work anticipated to commence after 2030.