The Director of International Representation at Ukrzaliznytsia, Alexandra Vasylenko, has announced that the company is exploring the possibility of cooperation with the Czech Republic, the United States, and France for locomotive procurement, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Ukrzaliznytsia is considering proposals for the purchase of locomotives

“This is primarily a matter of credit financing, so it is crucial to achieve competitive pricing. Therefore, the process is not progressing very quickly,” noted Vasylenko.

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Regarding the funds required for locomotive procurement, Alexandra Vasylenko mentioned that numerous negotiations are currently underway with the American side, including discussions with the American EXIM Bank.

Additionally, Ukrzaliznytsia is considering plans to modernize the Intercity train fleet, including ten passenger trains with six cars each. According to Vasylenko, active negotiations are ongoing with representatives from South Korea and Japan.

“However, it is important to understand that we are facing certain limitations of the European market and European quality standards, especially in the context of high-speed rail development. Therefore, if we are talking specifically about the development of high-speed rail networks, we need to find specific comprehensive solutions for this,” stated Vasylenko.

It’s worth noting that Alexandra Vasylenko was appointed as the Director of International Representation in August 2023.

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