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The number of overhauls of UZ wagons in July increased by 78%

25.08.2021

The number of overhauls of UZ wagons in July increased by 78%

In July 2021, the number of overhauled freight cars owned by JSC Ukrzaliznytsia increased to 488 units. This is almost double the number repaired in June (273 wagons) and four times the number in the corresponding month last year (103), informs Railway Supply magazine.
Ukrzaliznytsia will lease commercial space of 24 railway stations

20.08.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia canceled the first auction for the sale of non-core assets

On August 11, the first 14 trades for the sale of non-core assets were to take place for a total of UAH 42 million. However, on August 10, all tenders were canceled.
KVSZ

18.08.2021

Electric locomotives produced by KVSZ could cost 15% less than produced by Alstom, – Vladimir Prikhodko

The cost of electric locomotives from the Kryukovsky Railcar Building Plant (KVSZ) could be 15-20% lower than the price of locomotives that Ukrzaliznytsia plans to purchase from Alstom.
Kubrakov confirms intention to purchase capsule railcars for Ukrzaliznytsia

18.08.2021

Kubrakov confirms intention to purchase capsule railcars for Ukrzaliznytsia

After visiting KVSZ, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov announced his commitment to launch at least a three-year planning of a state order to upgrade Ukrzaliznytsia’s fleet of cars and locomotives.
railway infrastructure

17.08.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia increased tariffs for freight transportation

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive an additional UAH 2 billion this year and another 10 billion next year. Today, the Ministry of Justice has registered the order of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine and is starting the process of changing tariffs for freight rail transportation, informs Railway Supply  magazine referring to the Facebook page of Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Ukrzaliznytsia acquired 28 passenger railcars last year

17.08.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive the first two out of 100 passenger cars from KVSZ by Independence Day

Minister of Infrastructure Alexander Kubrakov, Acting Chairman of the Board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia Oleksandr Kamyshin, visited the Kryukovsky Railcar Building Plant (KVSZ) and checked the progress of the contract for the supply of 100 new passenger cars.
UZ must reconsider long-term freight car lease contracts, - Sergey Leshchenko

16.08.2021

UZ must reconsider long-term freight car lease contracts, – Sergey Leshchenko

The new management of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" must revise the terms of long-term contracts for the lease of freight cars, concluded during the work of the head of UZ Vladimir Zhmak.
The Supervisory Board of UZ recommends to appoint Alexander Kamyshin as the head of Ukrzaliznytsia

13.08.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia plans to purchase imported passenger cars

Ukrzaliznytsia plans to buy imported railcars in the future in order to increase competition and help the Kryukovsky Railcar Building Plant (KVSZ) to catch up to the European level, said Alexander Kamyshin, the acting Chairman of the Board of UZ.
Ukrzaliznytsia has published an Integrated Report (ESG-report) for 2020

13.08.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia has published an Integrated Report (ESG-report) for 2020

Ukrzaliznytsia has published an Integrated Report (ESG-report) for 2020. Why is this important for company reform? Integrated report - comprehensive, meets the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards, GRI Standards, ESG and UN Sustainable Development Goals, Ukrainian legislation and the Corporate Governance Action Plan of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia", informs Railway Supply magazine with reference to Igor Kotelianets   This is the embodiment of Ukrzaliznytsia's aspirations to be transparent, open and understandable to all stakeholders, on whom the success of our changes depends.
GogolTRAIN is the first art train in Europe. It will leave for the first trip on Friday the 13th

13.08.2021

GogolTRAIN will leave for the first trip on Friday the 13th

GogolTRAIN is the first art train in Europe. It will leave for the first trip on Friday the 13th In the previous two years, it made several trips to the Gogolfest festival in Mariupol and Kherson, informs Railway Supply magazine, citing Railinsider.
Frantisek Bures

12.08.2021

Locomotive renewal Concept 2033 for the Ukrainian Railways

Locomotive renewal Concept 2033: How the Ukrainian Railways will provide the required amount of locomotives for the freight and passengers transportation Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has developed and approved the Concept (forecast) of work with the UZ locomotive fleet until 2033 (hereinafter - Concept 2033).
Anti-Crisis Headquarters of Ukrzaliznytsia is being created under the Ministry of Infrastructure

11.08.2021

Anti-Crisis Headquarters of Ukrzaliznytsia is being created under the Ministry of Infrastructure

Under the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Anti-Crisis Headquarters of Ukrzaliznytsia is being created, the main task of which will be to control the necessary decisions.