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Świętokrzyska Narrow-Gauge Railway "Ciuchcia Ponidzie"

ul. Dojazd 1/3, 28-300 Jędrzejów, woj. świętokrzyskie

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  • Narrow-Gauge Railways

Świętokrzyska Narrow-Gauge Railway "Ciuchcia Ponidzie"

The Świętokrzyska Commuter Railway, operating under the name "Ciuchcia Ponidzie", is a historic narrow-gauge railway with a 750 mm gauge, running through the charming Ponidzie region.

Location and surroundings

The historic Jędrzejów - Pińczów route (about 31 km) runs through the picturesque Ponidzie region in the southern part of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

History

The first section was built by the Austrian army in February 1915 for military purposes. In 1917 it was given the name Jędrzejów Commuter Railway, and in 1930 it was taken over by PKP. Services were suspended between 1987 and 1993, and tourist rides were launched in 1998.

Who it's for

An attraction for tourists exploring Ponidzie and lovers of historic railways.

Practical information

Visiting

  • An all-day ride on the Jędrzejów - Pińczów route and back

Seasonality and hours

Services in the summer season, on Sundays (departure from Jędrzejów around 10:00, return around 18:00); special trains on request. The route is sometimes shortened due to renovations.

Getting there

Station in Jędrzejów, Dojazd 1/3.

Contact

  • Phone: 695 592 836, 607 317 106
  • E-mail: ciuchciaponidzie@pk.kielce.pl
  • Web: swietokrzyskakolejka.pl
Visit duration: approx. several hrs (all-day ride Jędrzejów - Pińczów and back) Seasonality: Summer season, Sundays Opening hours: Wyjazd z Jędrzejowa zwykle ok. 10:00, powrót ok. 18:00

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Awi%C4%99tokrzyska_Kolejka_Dojazdowa; https://swietokrzyskakolejka.pl/; https://jedrzejow.travel/informator_turystyczny/special/podroz_ciuchcia_expres_ponidzie