Lubań–Leśna railway

Lubań–Leśna railway
Overview
OwnerPKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe
Line number337
Termini
History
Opened1896
Closed1994
Reopened2008
Technical
Line length11.155 km (6.931 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Route map

Lubań–Leśna railway is a single-track, non-electrified local significance railway line with a length of 11.155 km. The line is located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, within the Lubań County area, in Poland. It belongs to PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe Railway Line Plant in Wrocław and the Railway Line Plant in Wałbrzych.

The decision to build the line to Leśna along the Kwisa river valley was made in 1888, and it was opened on 15 May 1896. This line was primarily intended to stimulate economic development and serve the transport of products from nearby factories. Between 1928 and 1945, it had an overhead wire network. In 1991, passenger connections were suspended, and in 1994, freight connections followed. After 14 years, in 2008, the line was renovated and reopened. Currently, it serves as a freight line, mainly used for transporting basalt from nearby mines.