Pöyry with DB International is leading the design consortium in the project, which includes 38 km of railway line and 28 new structures such as bridges etc. The airport rail link will run from the Katowice Airport in Pyrzowice to the downtown Katowice and other cities of the Upper Silesian agglomeration. The project is carried out by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. and Pöyry's share of the total assignment is EUR 7.5 million.

The design services will start with a feasibility study, leading over preliminary and building permit design and finally to the tender design including preparation of tender documents. They also contain consulting services during the bidding phase of the contractors. The design phase will last from October 2009 to May 2011 and will also include a complete environmental impact assessment and obtaining of relevant environmental permits.

The project is financed by the EU Cohesion Fund and the Polish State budget.

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