Zebrzydowice-Petrovice u Karviné railway border crossing
Zebrzydowice-Petrovice u Karviné railway border crossing, Railway border crossing in Zebrzydowice and Petrovice u Karviné, Poland and Czech Republic.
Description
The Zebrzydowice-Petrovice u Karviné line is a railway connection between Poland and Czech Republic featuring two parallel tracks with overhead electric power and automated signaling systems. Daily trains pass through this crossing, managed jointly by both countries' rail operators.
History
The line opened in 1945 following World War II, establishing initial cross-border rail connectivity between Poland and Czechoslovakia. It operated for decades before being closed for modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
Culture
The crossing point represents a meeting place of Polish and Czech railway traditions, with staff from both nations coordinating daily operations and procedures.
Practical
Travelers should allow extra time for border control procedures at the crossing stations on both sides. The trains stop at both stations to complete formalities before continuing their journey.
Did you know?
Passenger service resumed here in 2022 after being suspended for several years during engineering work, with trains now running daily between the two countries. This revival restored a direct rail connection between major cities like Warsaw and Vienna.
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