Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway
| Rokietnica–Skwierzyna | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| Status | closed |
| Locale | Poland |
| Termini |
Rokietnica Skwierzyna |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1887 |
| Closed | 1995 passenger services Międzychód - Skwierzyna 1999 passenger services Rokietnica - Międzychód 2002 freight services |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 92 km (57 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | no |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Route number | 363 |
The Rokietnica–Skwierzyna railway is a former Polish 92-kilometre long railway line, that connected Poznań with Rokietnica, Międzychód and further to Skwierzyna and Gorzów Wielkopolski.
The line was opened in three stages:
In 1995, passenger traffic was suspended on the route Międzychód - Skwierzyna. In October 1999 passenger services also ceased between Rokietnica - Międzychód. In 2002, the route was closed to freight traffic Rokietnica - Międzychód. The line became impassable and in 2006 was removed from the register of PKP PLK.
In November 2015 it was announced that the 63 kilometre stretch of line between Międzychód - Rokietnica would be dismantled.
The line was used by passenger trains between Międzychód - Skwierzyna and Rokietnica - Międzychód. Freight services also used the line.
Skwierzyna station
Wierzbno station
Goraj station
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