From today, the first Pendolino trains moved on Polish tracks. As reported by PKP Intercity for only a few hours transported 1,500 passengers. Virtual Poland decided to see what it now pays faster and cheaper to travel by train, car and plane can At the moment, the railwaymen waited quite a dozen years. Finally, however, the Italian Pendolino, which cost a total of 1.7 billion appeared on our tracks. PKP Intercity provides that, thanks to the configurations of the composite wins reins not only compete with the private car, but even with aircraft.
We decided to debut on Pendolino check. After one hour, 15 three journalists Virtual Polish – Janek Kaliński, Sebastian cucumber and Jan Bolanowski will board the train, plane and car in a race to see who is the first to reach the city center on the market in Wroclaw.
It just so happens that on this route in recent times there has been a communication revolution. Firstly, while similar to less than four hours to rush Pendolino is there. Several days ago, in turn, was given almost the entire expressway route S8. Collision-free dual carriageway drive her from Wroclaw to Lodz. Next you need to choose either A2 pass through the city center, or slightly longer route national 1 and further already S8 / DK8.
On the other hand plane to Wroclaw on weekdays, twice a day, you can fly with Ryanair. But keep in mind that you should first select the airport in Modlin near Warsaw.
Live coverage of the event will be able to track 15 Virtual Polish pages.
Start Pendolino: quickly, efficiently, conveniently
Meanwhile, the first trains started at 6 am on the railroad tracks. One of the trains was traveling the President of PKP Intercity Maciej Celejwski. He assured that the travel times announced by the company, will be maintained.
- I hope that this will be the new secular tradition that PKP Intercity trains are running on schedule, faster, at a good price and at the European level – stressed Celejewski.
– The first impression is that it is clean and comfortable. I hope that this will always be – said Mrs. Margaret, who came from Krakow to Warsaw, when asked about their impressions of the trip.
Mr Thomas, but believes that the journey Pendolino is very nice, but the prices are too high.
- It is indeed clean, but it pays to travel by train rather with a special price. Paying more than 100 zł per trip from Krakow to Warsaw is too expensive for me – he stressed.
Thanks Pendlino, shorten travel times are to be among the largest cities. As announced PKP Intercity journey from Warsaw to Krakow and Katowice will last approx. 2.5 hours, to the Tri nearly 3 hrs., And to Wroclaw – 3 hours. 40 minutes. Pendolino to ride over 160 km / h.
Part of passengers traveling to Krakow did not know that it will go Pendolino. – I bought a ticket to Krakow, and only on the platform today I learned that I would go Pendolino. I hope that I will be on time in Krakow – said Mr. Andrew.
Also, Halina, who was seeing her husband, she did not know that he will be traveling the new train, but admitted that she is nice, but does travel time to the experience. – I remember from Warsaw to Krakow was going to be two and a half hours – without Pendolino – said.
– To date we have sold on Pendolino approx. 60 thousand. Tickets. Pendolino trains, which will go on Sunday afternoon, have a capacity of approx. 95 per cent., For example. This running from Krakow to the Tri-City – added Susan Szopowska, a spokeswoman for PKP Intercity
Currently, there are 17 Pendolino trains, 15 of which are ready to ride with passengers. December 14 at 9 stores leave tracks instead of – as announced – 18. Szopowska explained that the reduction in the number of stores is associated with delays in the delivery of their manufacturer.
trip ticket prices Pendolino start from 49 zł. Having exhausted the pool of cheap tickets, passengers can take advantage of discounts of 30, 20 and 10 percent. in the pre. The number of such tickets is also limited, after selling tickets at lower prices take effect base rates. In the Pendolino will also apply to legal relief.
The average price for a Pendolino from the capital to Cracow and Katowice is 129.2 zł, and the Tri-City Warsaw to 128.8 zł. These are the most expensive connections from Krakow and Katowice to the coast. The cheapest tickets cost 98 zł, and the most expensive 189 zł. Average price for these routes is 171.6 zł.
Each of the ordered by PKP Intercity trains Pendolino consists of seven cars. Trains are almost 190 meters long and weigh 395.5 tons. The Pendolino are two classes: the first and second. On board the train are 402 places in total – 57 in the first class and 345 in the other. Seats in both classes are broken, and each seat has individual lighting and electrical outlet. In the corridors and at the end of the compartments were placed luggage racks. The train is equipped with bike racks.
Trains Pendolino are produced for more than a quarter-century. Production of the first team started in May 1985., And first began to carry passengers Pendolino May 29, 1988 r. From Milan-Rome. To date, has sold more than 450 trains of this type, and 28 more are ordered. Pendolino has in its fleet of twelve carriers, and they run a total of 15 countries, including such as Italy, Spain, Finland and Russia
The aerodynamic “nose” of the train has been designed by the Italian car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, who has worked with models including Ferrari, Maserati, Audi, and Fiat. “Nose” is designed to be able to absorb the energy of a possible collision.
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