Poland approves PKP Cargo’s restructuring plan
A Judge-Commissioner in Poland has approved PKP Cargo’s restructuring plan. This opens up the way to settle the rail operator’s dealings with creditors. After that, PKP Cargo can become a ‘regular’ rail operator again.
PKP Cargo submitted its restructuring plan for review on 30 June 2025. Some nine months later, a Polish legal official approved it. The rail operator specifies that the plan aims to improve financial liquidity, settle liabilities, enhance operational efficiency, and prepare the groundwork for future financing of development investments. Moreover, it covers restructuring activities and their outcomes until 2031.
“This is very good news for the company”, commented PKP Cargo Vice President Paul Miłek, “meaning it will be possible to implement restructuring measures.”
The plan allows PKP Cargo to propose arrangements to creditors. “Following this decision, based on the restructuring plan, we will be able to present final arrangement proposals to creditors. Once the arrangement proposals are finalised, we hope to conclude an arrangement with creditors this year.”
Back to normal
Once the rail operator succeeds in doing that, it can again apply for external funds and “become a full-fledged market participant”. It will also remove the “in restructuring” suffix from its name. PKP Cargo has officially carried the name “PKP Cargo in restructuring” since the start of the proceedings.
“We have a period of intense work ahead of us, but today’s decision by the Judge-Commissioner is a very important step towards completing the restructuring process”, concluded Miłek.
