Ukrzaliznytsia

Czech Railways night train from Prague to Ukraine border will start running from 14 December, when České dráhy brings a new overnight Prague–Przemyśl service into its Central European night-train portfolio.

Ukrainian Railways has signed an agreement for the delivery of 55 electric locomotives from Alstom— a move that, according to company officials, helps refresh its aging fleet and maintain logistical stability amid rising transport demands.

ES3000 battery locomotives have reached Ukraine: The first two sets were accepted by Ukrzaliznytsia and are intended for operations in depots and terminals during shunting and auxiliary operations.

The first two ES3000 locomotives have been shipped to Ukraine, marking the start of a large-scale modernization of Ukrzaliznytsia’s shunting fleet and the integration of eco-friendly technologies.

Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced a fully modernized railway carriage tailored to meet the needs of passengers using wheelchairs.

Ukrzaliznytsia plans to purchase next-generation coaches with inclusive compartments, launching a tender for a pilot batch of five modernized cars.

Construction of the first two ES3000 battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia is progressing rapidly. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Ukrzaliznytsia is in talks to receive nine Velaro electric trains from European partners, which could strengthen long-distance connections.

Kryukovsky Railway Car Building Works has signed a contract with Ukrzaliznytsia to supply 95 passenger coaches worth approximately $110 million, with funding provided by the state budget.

Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Ukrzaliznytsia may receive locomotives from the Czech state rail operator České dráhy as part of a partnership aimed at modernizing Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 10 ES3000 battery locomotives over the next two years, marking the largest contract for Bulgarian manufacturer Express Service OOD in the field of shunting traction equipment.