For those traveling to Europe this summer, Poland’s newly introduced retro train provides a distinctive, nostalgic means to traverse the country at a leisurely pace…
1/5The vibrant orange locomotive operated by the state-owned PKP Intercity hails from the 1980s and has been meticulously restored. According to standard PKP regulations, bicycles, luggage, and pets are permitted while the train leisurely navigates scenic routes and serves authentic Polish cuisine, reminiscent of the 1980s rail travel in central Poland, on June 13, 2026. Captured on a mobile phone. REUTERS/Thomas Holdstock
2/5Routes vary weekly, connecting railway museums in Warsaw and Chabowka to the reservoir serving Krakow and Zakopane (the mountain capital of Poland), traversing diverse Polish regions. FILE PHOTO: An overview of an open market in Nowy Targ, approximately 400 km (250 miles) south of Warsaw. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (POLAND)
3/5The train accommodates up to 200 passengers and has planned 40 trips this year starting in April. The interior decor has retained its 1980s charm. The dining car offers traditional Polish dishes such as żurek (sour rye soup) and bigos (cabbage-meat stew). FILE PHOTO: June 13, 2026. Captured on a mobile phone. REUTERS/Thomas Holdstock
4/5Ticket prices range from $15 to $30, depending on whether first class or second is selected. FILE PHOTO: A cook prepares traditional Polish cuisine in the dining car, June 13, 2026. Captured on a mobile phone. REUTERS/Thomas Holdstock
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