The War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Rail Transport

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Freight tracks, containers and a PKP Cargo locomotive at Małaszewicze freight station in Poland

07.08.2026

Poland’s Intermodal Rail Growth Puts Capacity in Focus

26.07.2026

PKP Awards Opoczno Południe Station Building Contract

PKP Intercity Double-Deck Train Tender Upheld

25.07.2026

Court Upholds PKP Intercity Double-Deck Train Tender

31.05.2023

Which railway lines on the border with Ukraine will be restored?

The capacity of routes between Poland and Ukraine is limited. What are the plans to increase transportation capabilities? Since the beginning of the war, the railway has played an extremely important role, initially in the mass evacuation of civilians, and then in the delivery of goods, reports the railway portal Railway Supply, citing nakolei.

31.05.2023

The occupiers have created the “railways of novorossiya” ‘enterprise’

Russian invaders have announced the establishment of a 'state enterprise' that is supposed to 'manage' a part of the railway located in the temporarily occupied territories.

30.05.2023

Last year, Interpipe reduced the production of railway products by 51%

In 2022, Interpipe, as reported by the railway journal Railway Supply, decreased the manufacturing of railway products by 51%.

30.05.2023

Photo exhibition in Kharkiv Metro

"The Cities and Their Heroes" is a photo exhibition located in the passage between the "Maidan Konstytutsii" and "Istorychnyi Muzei" metro stations in Kharkiv Metro The exhibition features photographs showcasing Ukrainian cities and their inhabitants who have become heroes.

30.05.2023

The Tbilisi City Hall will not have to pay for the termination of the contract with Metrowagonmash

The Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, stated that the city administration will not be involved in the dispute with the Russian company Metrowagonmash regarding the supply of metro cars The contract has been terminated, and all procedures were carried out with the participation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing the ТЖД.

28.05.2023

In Ukraine, one-third of the destroyed railway bridges have been restored

Alexander Kubrakov announced that one-third of the destroyed railway bridges have been restored in Ukraine within a year These bridges were damaged during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine's territory by the Russian Federation.

28.05.2023

The railway of Slovakia is ready to accept more agricultural cargo from Ukraine

The Slovak railway is prepared to handle a greater volume of cargo from Ukrainian agricultural producers This was discussed during a meeting between representatives of Ukrzaliznytsia and Slovak carriers on May 25, as reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rail.

25.05.2023

Iran is close to completing the construction of a railway section on the russia-India route

The new railway segment will connect the Iranian Caspian port city of Bandar Anzali to Rasht It is expected that the railway line will be opened in July, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railfreight.

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.

24.05.2023

Is RZD International on the sanctions lists?

RZD International is actively participating in the modernization project of a railcar repair plant in Turkmenistan The international division of the RZD International holding and the Turkmenistan state railway operator "Demirellari" have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the phased modernization and implementation of advanced technologies and equipment at the railcar repair plant in the city of Gyzylarbat, according to the Railway Supply magazine citing the national railway operator.

23.05.2023

Russian Railways (RZD) attempts to recover penalty from Siemens

RZD is seeking compensation for the breach of contract in the delivery of "Sapsan" trains A court in Russia has ruled in favor of RZD, allowing them to claim a penalty of 6 million rubles per day from Siemens for the non-performance of the contract, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.

23.05.2023

Russian rolling stock manufacturers have been included in new sanction lists

Russian rolling stock manufacturers have been included in the new sanction lists of the U. S.