UKRAINE: Ukrzaliznytsia detected a drone threat and ordered a passenger train in the Odesa region to stop for evacuation, but a jet-powered Shahed changed course before the locomotive crew could fully halt the train and get clear; the driver and his assistant were killed, while all 340 passengers — including 67 children — survived without injury.
UKRAINE–MOLDOVA: Ukraine is seeking a 50% cut in Moldova’s nominal rail freight tariff for grain moving to Constanța, while Chișinău wants guaranteed shipment volumes before agreeing to lower charges.
INTERNATIONAL: This concise weekly review presents a selection of passenger rail news published from August 3 to August 9, 2026: fleet investment, infrastructure projects, capacity changes and service disruptions.
UKRAINE: Ukrzaliznytsia has ordered 92 Ukrainian-built passenger railcars from Kriukiv Carriage Works, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2028 as the operator replaces ageing rolling stock and expands accessibility.
Ukrainian locomotives have become a visible target in repeated Russian attacks, with more than 200 destroyed or damaged since the start of 2026, Ukrainian officials said. The latest reported strike hit railway facilities in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where two locomotives were damaged and their crews avoided casualties by taking shelter.
On June 15, 2026, Bulgarian manufacturer Express Service OOD sent two more ES3000 battery locomotives to Ukrzaliznytsia.
European support for Ukrzaliznytsia includes a EUR 44 million European grant. It forms part of wider efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s energy system resilience. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia has received the next two ES3000 battery shunting locomotives. The delivery is part of a program to renew the shunting fleet and transition to more energy-efficient, lower-emission traction.
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
