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Vectron Dual Mode

27.05.2023

Supply of Siemens locomotives for Ukraine

The Ukrainian delegation discussed with Siemens Mobility the possibility of supplying locomotives During the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Leipzig, representatives of the Ukrainian delegation discussed with Siemens Mobility the possibility of supplying locomotives for the needs of Ukrzaliznytsia.
Ukrzaliznytsia to receive

26.05.2023

Ukrzaliznytsia to receive $25 million from the World Bank

To implement this grant, Ukrzaliznytsia is beginning collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
French rails for Ukrzaliznytsia

24.05.2023

French rails for Ukrzaliznytsia

The VRU considers a bill on the supply of French rails to Ukrzaliznytsia The Committee on Transport and Infrastructure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine plans to consider a bill on the ratification of the Framework Agreement on financial support for the rail supply project of Ukrzaliznytsia, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rail.
women's compartments in passenger trains

23.05.2023

Introduction of women’s compartments in passenger trains by Ukrzaliznytsia

Ukrzaliznytsia is considering the possibility of introducing women's compartments in passenger trains, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Ukrzaliznytsia.
European gauge railway

23.05.2023

Construction of European gauge railway in Lviv

Ukrzaliznytsia intends to complete the project of constructing a European gauge railway in Lviv this year The state-owned company Ukrzaliznytsia will finalize the design of a 1435 mm gauge track from the state border with Poland to Lviv (the Mostyska-Sknyliv section) by the end of this year, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rail.
Electric power supply for railway routes in Ukraine.

19.05.2023

Ukrainian Railways has provided electrical power supply to key railway routes with the assistance of the United States

Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has introduced a new mechanism to ensure uninterrupted power supply for freight and passenger routes.
Li Hui visited Ukraine by rail

18.05.2023

Representative of the Chinese government for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, visited Ukraine

Special Representative of the Chinese government for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, visited Ukraine by railway as part of the implementation of agreements reached during a phone call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping.
LTG and Ukrainian Railways strengthen cooperation

15.05.2023

LTG and Ukrainian Railways strengthen cooperation

Lithuanian Railways and Ukrainian Railways strengthen cooperation: seeking full integration with Europe Lithuanian Railways (LTG), which seeks full integration with Europe, signed a Memorandum of Intent with Ukrainian Railways in Munich on 9 May — Europe Day.
KMU

24.04.2023

The government allowed UZ to raise funds from France for the purchase of rails

Taras Melnychuk, permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, said that the Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill on financial support for the project for the supply of rails to JSC Ukrzaliznytsia as part of a framework agreement between Ukraine and France.
UZ ban

21.04.2023

Restrictions on the transport of food to Hungary have been introduced

UZ introduces two conventions for the transportation of Ukrainian food to Hungary, Railway Supply magazine reports with reference to Rail.
UZ-SL ban

20.04.2023

Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced a convention for the transportation of food to Slovakia

Since April 19, UZ has introduced a conventional ban on the transportation of food to Slovakia, the railway magazine Railway Supply reports, citing Rail.
UZ 7th

14.04.2023

UZ took 7th place in the anti-rating of the most unprofitable companies in Ukraine

JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" received UAH 10. 035 billion of net loss for freight transportation in 2022 and took 7th place in the anti-rating of the most unprofitable companies in Ukraine.