The line was opened in four stages:[1][2] In 1977-1978 a major overhaul of the line took place, including stabilising embankments, replacement of wooden sleepers with concrete sleepers and replacement of the track.
[1] In 2004, the first plans to take over the line from PKP PLK and launch passenger services were announced, but this did not lead to anything.
[3] In 2012, a proposal was made to build a cycle route along the course of the railway, but this met negative feedback from residents.
[1] In later years, freight trains only ran between Sieraków Wielkopolski and Międzychód.
[7] In August 2016, the section between Sieraków Wielkopolski and Lesionkami was used for manual trolley rides.