Dworzec Wileński incident disrupts Warsaw M2 metro and closes two stations

Morning disruptions on line M2

Passengers across Warsaw faced widespread travel delays on Friday morning, 2 October 2026, following a safety incident at Dworzec Wileński metro station. The Warsaw Public Transport Authority (ZTM) issued an official notice in the early morning hours confirming that trains on the M2 line could not maintain normal operations along the route. Transit officials immediately ordered the closure of two consecutive stops on the line, shutting both Dworzec Wileński and Szwedzka stations to the public. The disruption cut off direct rail connections between the central and eastern districts of the Polish capital. Commuters attempting to cross the city during the morning rush hour were redirected toward altered train loops, temporary shuttles, and emergency surface transit.

Due to an incident at the Dworzec Wileński station, disruptions are occurring in the operation of M2 metro line trains.

Split metro loops and central shuttle operations

To maintain partial service across unaffected sections of the transit network, operators divided the M2 line into two separate and isolated loops. On the western side of the capital, metro trains operated continuously between Bemowo and Rondo Daszyńskiego. On the eastern side across the Vistula River, trains ran back and forth between the terminus at Bródno and Targówek Mieszkaniowy station. To bridge part of the gap across the downtown core, ZTM activated a specialized shuttle train running exclusively between Rondo ONZ and Stadion Narodowy. Commuters traversing the central district were obliged to navigate multiple transfers and extended platform waiting periods, as direct through-trains ceased running across the river.

Detailed route of emergency replacement buses

To provide surface connectivity around the closed underground stations, municipal authorities organized an emergency replacement bus line spanning central and eastern Warsaw. Replacement vehicles departed from bus stop Rondo Daszyńskiego 01 and followed a westbound-to-eastbound street corridor through Prosta, Świętokrzyska, Kopernika, and Tamka. The buses crossed the Vistula River over the Most Świętokrzyski bridge, then proceeded through Sokola, Zamoyskiego, and Jagiellońska streets. The service continued along Aleja "Solidarności", Radzymińska, Gorzykowska, Handlowa, and Ossowskiego, ending at bus stop Metro Targówek Mieszkaniowy 02. For the return trip toward Rondo Daszyńskiego, replacement buses followed an adjusted route utilizing Targowa and Zajęcza streets to bypass closed segments.

Commuter guidance and additional citywide transit measures

The Warsaw Public Transport Authority did not specify an exact duration for the disruption or announce an estimated hour for full service restoration. Officials urged all morning commuters using the M2 line to budget extra transit time for their journeys and to continuously consult real-time ZTM advisories for updates. In its public bulletin, the transport authority formally apologized to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the morning incident. Friday travel across Warsaw faced further planned transit adjustments and traffic restrictions scheduled in connection with an international football match between Poland and Romania at the PGE Narodowy stadium. Municipal services advised residents across the capital to prepare for combined travel delays throughout the day.