Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Warsaw, Poland

Tracking Id: RINTP3836242278

Description:

As per reports, metro services in Warsaw have recorded significant disruptions following a fire at the Racławicka power substation on Tuesday (01 July).

• The fire incident led to the suspension of operations on both M1 and M2 metro lines.
• The M2 metro line resumed full service at 0555 hours (local time) on Tuesday (01 July).
• The M1 metro line remains suspended on its entire route as of 0926 hours (local time) on Tuesday (01 July).
• Replacement bus and tram services have been activated along the M1 route.

Background:

A fire at the Racławicka power substation was reported just before 0100 hours (local time) on Tuesday (01 July). The firefighting operation involved the deployment of 45 personnel.

Impact:

The fire damage at the Racławicka power substation may lead to prolonged disruption at the M1 line. Replacement buses and trams may cause increased traffic on the roads, potentially leading to traffic congestions along busy routes. Bus and tram stations may experience increased foot traffic. Business operations reliant on the timely arrival of employees may be impacted.

Recommendations:

It is advised to monitor updates via the Public Transport Authority of Warsaw at https://www.wtp.waw.pl/en/.

Sources:
• https://www.wtp.waw.pl/utrudnienia/2025/07/01/utrudnienia-w-kursowaniu-pociagow-metra-linii-m1-i-m2-2/
• https://x.com/JacekDobrzynski/status/1939911409548025983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1939911409548025983%7Ctwgr%5Eb8931e9b08d93b9c5568c4d2096767569222942f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.tvp.pl%2Flisting%2F87574994
• https://www.tvp.info/87574992/warszawa-pozar-w-metrze-na-stacji-m1-raclawicka-wielkie-utrudnienia-w-ruchu-pociagow-gdzie-jezdzi-metro-komunikat-ztm
• https://www.rmf24.pl/regiony/warszawa/news-nocny-pozar-w-warszawskim-metrze-sa-duze-utrudnienia
• nId
• 7993688