Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna – the new railway system for the Lodz agglomeration

Proposals of creating an agglomeration railway system in Lodz region fi rst emerged during analysis done for projects of modernization of Lodz railway hub. In 2007-2008 were done fi rst feasibility studies for a construction of a new central railway station and an underground tunnel joining together two major stations under the city center. In October 2008 Lodz Voivodeship Marshal Offi ce decided to submit this project for EU funding from the Program Infrastructure and Environment priority 7.3 Transport in metropolis. It received the positive opinion from Ministry of Infrastructure and was entered on a list of projects to be fi nanced. In 2009-2010 were done necessary feasibility studies, and for 2011-2012 were planned the begining of construction works. In December 2012 was signed a contract with a company Stadler for delivery of 20 electric multiple units FLIRT 3.