Polish customs database crash paralyses freight at three Ukraine–Poland crossings, service restored overnight
Deep freeze triggers cascading flight delays at Warsaw Chopin Airport
Winter storm causes nationwide PKP Intercity delays of up to three hours
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Poland Extends Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania to 4 April 2026
Poland has prolonged temporary document checks on its borders with Germany and Lithuania until 4 April 2026, citing continued pressure from irregular migration routes. Business travellers and freight operators should plan for short delays and carry passports or IDs, while companies may need to adjust schedules for cross-border staff movements.
Polish Customs Database Outage Halts Freight at Three Ukraine–Poland Crossings
A software failure in Poland’s customs export database has suspended processing of loaded freight trucks at the Medyka, Hrebenne and partially Korczowa border checkpoints with Ukraine. The outage, expected to last most of Sunday, is delaying millions of euros in goods and forcing manufacturers to activate contingency plans.
Locomotive Breakdowns Cause 100-Minute Delays on PKP Intercity Services
Two locomotive failures on 18 January delayed PKP Intercity’s IC “Bieszczady” and IC “Wigry” trains by up to 110 minutes, affecting around 300 passengers. The incident exposes ongoing fleet-reliability issues and may disrupt employers who depend on long-distance rail commuting.
Departure Delays Surge to 68 % at Warsaw Chopin Airport Amid Ongoing Cold Snap
Icy conditions at Warsaw Chopin Airport pushed departure delays to 68 percent on 18 January, with average waits topping half an hour. Travellers—especially those with tight connections—should allow extra time and prepare for possible knock-on effects across domestic and European networks.