Ferrovial and Budimex Secure Major Railway Infrastructure Contract in Poland with First Joint Tunnelling Project

Ferrovial and Budimex Secure Major Railway Infrastructure Contract in Poland with First Joint Tunnelling Project

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial, together with its Polish subsidiary Budimex, has been awarded a major railway infrastructure contract for the Podłęże–Gdów sections of the new Podłęże–Piekiełko railway line in Poland’s Małopolskie region. The project, valued at approximately 2.58 billion PLN (€604 million), will be delivered over a 46-month period and includes the construction of 17.5 km of electrified double-track railway, an additional 1.9 km of single track, and two parallel tunnels of around 900 metres each. The project also involves extensive engineering works including bridges, viaducts, culverts, retaining walls and major ground reinforcement operations. Awarded by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., the development is part of Poland’s broader rail modernisation programme aimed at improving regional connectivity and strengthening links from Kraków to southern parts of the country. The contract also marks the first tunnelling joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and Budimex.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 6-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrovial (BME: FER) has secured a major rail infrastructure contract in Poland through its Construction division and its Polish subsidiary Budimex. The companies will jointly deliver the Podłęże–Gdów sections (F+J) of the new Podłęże–Piekiełko railway line in the Małopolskie region, a project valued at approximately 2.58 billion PLN (€604 million).

The contract represents an important development for Ferrovial’s expansion in Central Europe and marks the first tunnelling project carried out through a joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and Budimex, one of Poland’s leading construction companies.

The project has been awarded by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., the national public entity responsible for the maintenance, modernisation and operation of more than 95 percent of Poland’s railway infrastructure. The Podłęże–Piekiełko railway line is a key component of Poland’s broader rail modernisation strategy and is expected to significantly improve regional mobility while strengthening transport connections from Kraków to the southern regions of the country.

Under the terms of the contract, the consortium will deliver an extensive range of infrastructure works over a period of approximately 46 months. The project includes the construction of 17.5 kilometres of new electrified double-track railway and an additional 1.9 kilometres of electrified single-track line.

A major component of the development involves tunnelling works, including two parallel railway tunnels each measuring around 900 metres in length. The project also incorporates the construction of numerous supporting engineering structures required for the new line.

In total, the works will include 39 bridges and viaducts, 24 culverts, two underpasses and 18 retaining walls. Significant ground stabilisation and reinforcement measures will also be undertaken as part of the construction process, including more than 1,244 kilometres of soil-reinforcement columns and the use of approximately 112,500 cubic metres of structural concrete.

The Podłęże–Piekiełko railway line project further strengthens Ferrovial’s presence in complex rail infrastructure and tunnelling projects globally. The development is expected to contribute to improved regional transport connectivity while supporting economic development and sustainable mobility in Poland.

About Ferrovial
Ferrovial is a leading global infrastructure company transforming highways, airports, and energy around the world. Its distinctive integrated business model supports the entire lifecycle of complex projects, from design and financing to construction, operation and maintenance. The company has a global presence and employs more than 22,500 people worldwide. North America is Ferrovial’s growth engine, where it developed and is currently operating five Express Lanes across Texas, North Carolina and Virginia, and is managing the 407 ETR
highway in Toronto, Canada. The company is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on three stock markets: U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index), Spain (IBEX35), and the Netherlands. The company is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.

About Budimex
Budimex, founded over 50 years ago, has significantly contributed to Poland’s economic development through thousands of modern infrastructure and general and industrial construction projects. Thanks to its focus on innovation, constant improvement, and adherence to sustainable development principles, it is one of the leaders in the Polish construction market. Budimex is also active in the renewable energy, waste management, road maintenance, real estate, and electric mobility sectors. The company has been listed on the Warsaw Stock
Exchange since 1995 and was included in the WIG-20 index of the largest listed companies in 2024.

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SOURCE: Ferrovial