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[[File:Katowice 3.jpg|thumb|Katowice]]

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The main passenger station in '''Katowice''' is one of the busiest junction stations on the network. It serves a row of train relations in regional, inter-regional and international traffic. Transit freight train traffic also takes place here. Despite this not inconsiderable number, all train traffic runs on four double-track and one single-track tracks (which is only supplementary). Two double-track trails operate in the direction of Zawodzie, while one each to KTC and Brynow. The latter is also supported by a single-track connector, facilitating the departure of platforms 1 and 2 without collision with the line to Gliwice. Only 4 double-edge platforms are used for passenger service, resulting in some cramped station tracks and trouble adding new trains to the schedule. There is also a single-edge platform 5 - but it is unused (formerly used for baggage purposes).
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The station's extensive infrastructure includes a stabling (unstabling) group for EMUs (post 13 and 14 - key facilities), a PKP Intercity locomotive depot (KO2 area - relay facilities), a wagon depot (KO1 area - relay facilities and post 11 - key facilities). On the Zawodzie side, there is also a 7-track pre-group, allowing "sorting" of trains, entering the appropriate platforms. On the other hand, from the Ligota and Gliwice sides, there is only a turnout head. Train movement and shunting on the main tracks is carried out by the KO control station, which has relay equipment..[https://semaforek.kolej.org.pl/wiki/index.php?title=Katowice <nowiki>[1]</nowiki>]

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===Location on the track===
[[File:katowice map.png|center|thumb|Katowice]]

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==Tracks in the station==
[[File:Katowice semaforek.png|center|thumb|Katowice, Source Semaforek.pl]]

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=== Speeds at switches ===
*All switches have a 40 km/h limit

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==Gallery==
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======Thanks for creating this page======
*Ondřej P. - Provision of images
*Roman - Created page
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