Polish State Railways in 1945–1989 – A Research Contribution

Abstract In the history of Poland after 1945, functioning railway was one most important elements everyday life – great migrations, modernity, commuting to work or holidays, military employment. The largest transport in recorded by state carrier at end seventies. reality, however, activity PKP paid for numerous compromises outdated rolling stock, organizational structure and network fact reflecting beginning 20th century, pursuit electrification almost all sections with a limited degree motorization, mass abandonment many potential customers. aim article is summarize research indicate questions that will allow answer question posed title. inspiration came from thesis M. Jarząbek, expressed few years ago, this epoch symbol modernity became an unwanted choice out necessity.