The War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Rail Transport

The EBRD has introduced a risk insurance program specifically targeting railway transport in Ukraine. This initiative focuses on restoring the insurance market and reducing financial risks for private investors.

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Ukrzaliznytsia continues to restore its rolling stock to improve passenger transportation across Ukraine. The company has completed the overhaul of its ninth electric train this year.

Ukraine secures €52 million to enhance its transport infrastructure under an EU funding initiative. These funds will target railways, border checkpoints, river systems, and air navigation improvements.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide Ukrzaliznytsia with a €180 million loan. These funds will finance small-scale gas generation with a capacity of up to 270 MW.

Kazakhstan increases grain exports by using Russian wagons for transportation to European countries. Sanctions have not hindered Kazakhstan’s collaboration with Russia, enabling steady trade operations despite restrictions.

Since the full-scale Russian invasion began, nearly 10,000 kilometers of railway tracks were destroyed in Ukraine. This extensive damage has impacted Ukraine’s infrastructure, leading to significant financial losses nationwide.

The Inspector General reported that issues with the German rail contract slowed ammunition deliveries to Ukraine. Delays are attributed to flaws in the transportation agreement between EUCOM and Deutsche Bahn.

The Romanian government approved the creation of a state-owned railway company to address the country’s military needs. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Food train by Ukrainian Railways continues to provide critical support, preparing and delivering hot meals to those in need across Ukraine, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

At the Kremenchuk wagon depot of the regional branch “Southern Railway” of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia,” the memory of their fallen colleagues was honored, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The staffing level of the locomotive department of Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) is at 90%, creating serious problems for ensuring safe train operations, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.