PKP Cargo emphasises that all measures taken as part of the restructuring, including the planned collective redundancies, are necessary in order to save the company and restore its profitability. The Management Board firmly rejects the Train Drivers' Trade Union's allegations that the decisions will weaken operational capacity and adversely affect the safety of the national transport system.
The second stage of redundancies will depend on how the situation develops
The plan includes a two-stage reduction in jobs: the first stage is already underway, while the second stage is planned for 2026, depending on the market situation. In its announcement, the Management Board stated that the announcement of the plans had triggered a 20-day consultation process with the unions, and that the decision was not final.
The unions are putting pressure on the company by threatening to notify the prosecutor's office
The Train Drivers' Trade Union has announced that it will file a complaint with the prosecutor's office against Sebastian Miller, the Management Board member responsible for operations. The Union claims that the measures taken are illegal and may significantly reduce the safety of the national transport system. In response, the company considers such allegations unnecessary and calls for substantive dialogue to continue.
The market situation justifies the decisions
According to the management board, the freight transport market in Poland and Europe has been in a slowdown phase since the beginning of 2025, and PKP Cargo has clearly felt the effects of this, with the volume of cargo transported falling by around 5% between January and April. This situation, combined with years of neglect and the financial and business consequences of the so-called coal decision, which the company is still bearing today, confirms the urgent need for corrective action.
Restructuring – framework and objective
The Management Board would like to remind you that PKP Cargo has been operating as part of restructuring proceedings since July last year. These include redundancies, consolidation of the structure, optimisation of processes, and disposal of assets. The main objective is to restore stable cash flow and safeguard the carrier's strategic role in the country's transport system.
The origin of this article: sektorkolejowy.pl
