Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of auctions for the rental of space at railway stations, offering new business opportunities and improving the infrastructure of key stations across Ukraine. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Rental of space at railway stations

Ukrzaliznytsia announced the resumption of auctions for the rental of space at railway stations. This decision became possible after changes were made to the property management regulations of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways.” The company representatives expressed their gratitude to the government for a decision that will quickly unblock rentals and transform railway stations into modern spaces.

Rental of space at Kyiv railway stations

The first online auctions will take place in the coming weeks on the Prozorro.Sale platform. Among the initial offers are spaces at Kyiv Central Station for a bookstore and a bank branch.

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The bookstore space is 102 square meters, and the bank branch covers 35 square meters. These new spaces are expected to significantly improve the passenger infrastructure of railway stations.

Benefits of rental of space at railway stations

Ukrzaliznytsia’s goal is to turn railway stations into convenient spaces with many services for passengers. Plans include creating food courts, cafes, pharmacies, financial areas, flower shops, and other essential services. These changes are aimed at improving service quality, passenger convenience, and modernizing the infrastructure.

Ukrzaliznytsia invites all potential auction participants to personally inspect the offered spaces. The presentation for the bookstore space will take place on October 18 at 11:00 at Kyiv Central Station. The presentation for the bank branch space is scheduled for October 21, 2024, at 11:00. Company representatives promise to provide all essential details for successful auction participation.

During the presentations, technical requirements for space rental and auction participation will be discussed. This will help potential tenants better prepare and understand all necessary details. Ukrzaliznytsia continues to move forward in modernizing its services for passengers.

The auctions are expected to attract attention from both large companies and small businesses. This will be an important step toward improving passenger infrastructure and providing new opportunities for businesses at railway stations across Ukraine.

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