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The War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Rail Transport

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10.08.2025

Russian Railways crisis threatens freight and economy

Drone strikes continue to cause major freight delays across Russia, severely affecting logistics as Russian Railways faces its worst operational crisis in over a decade.

06.06.2025

Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Rail Freight Nationwide

Ukraine needs over $20B for railway reconstruction following the full-scale invasion.

30.05.2025

Ukraine needs $20B for railway reconstruction after the war

repaired of railway tracks

06.05.2024

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has continued the reservation of railway workers from mobilization

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to continue the reservation from mobilization for certain categories of conscripts, including railway workers, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Siemens Mobility is seeking compensation from the German authorities for investments made in Russia

03.05.2024

“Ural Locomotives” have filed a lawsuit against Siemens for 312 million rubles

Ural Locomotives (part of Sinara - Transport Machines) filed a counterclaim for 312. 2 million rubles against Siemens Mobility (a subsidiary of Siemens AG) according to the records of the Arbitration Court of the Sverdlovsk Region, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia demonstrated a medical evacuation train

29.04.2024

Ukrzaliznytsia has added two medical evacuation railway cars to its fleet

These are intended for the needs of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Russia struck one of the Delta Wilmar terminals

20.04.2024

Russia struck one of the Delta Wilmar terminals in the port of Yuzhny (Ukraine)

A Russian missile strike on the Odessa region destroyed grain silos at the port of Yuzhny, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Infrastructure, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Shelling of 'Ukrzaliznytsia' facilities

19.04.2024

The Russia conducted a targeted massive shelling of civilian infrastructure objects belonging to ‘Ukrzaliznytsia’ in Dnipro and the region

The Russia conducted a targeted massive shelling of civilian infrastructure objects belonging to 'Ukrzaliznytsia' in Dnipro and the region, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Food Train of Ukrzaliznytsia

10.04.2024

The Food Train of Ukrzaliznytsia continues its operations in Kharkiv

For over two weeks, Ukrzaliznytsia's Food Train has been operating in the Kharkiv region, assisting in overcoming the consequences of Russian attacks on the region's infrastructure, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Sabotage on European railways

09.04.2024

Sabotage on European railways: Czech minister accuses Russia of attempts

The war unleashed by Russia continues not only on the battlefield in Ukraine. The confrontation is expressed, in particular, in the aggressor country's efforts to destabilize critical infrastructure in Europe, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Autodesk has prohibited the use of its software in Russia

26.03.2024

Autodesk has prohibited the use of its software, including AutoCAD, in Russia

The decision by Autodesk to prohibit the use of its software in Russia, including AutoCAD, comes in response to the new package of sanctions from the European Union and affects both corporate users and consumers of pirated versions in Russia, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia has handed over the first drones purchased through passenger donations

18.03.2024

Ukrzaliznytsia has handed over the first drones purchased through passenger donations

Ukrainian Railways has transferred 62 drones to the Ukrainian military, which were acquired through donations from passengers who were drinking tea on trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia demonstrated a medical evacuation train

15.03.2024

Ukrzaliznytsia demonstrated a medical evacuation train

Ukrzaliznytsia, along with the Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, and the Medical Forces Command, showcased an evacuation train for the first time, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The share of Ukrainian products in Ukrzaliznytsia's procurement is 74%

27.02.2024

The share of Ukrainian products in Ukrzaliznytsia’s procurement is 74%

Ukrzaliznytsia plans to increase the share of domestically produced goods in procurement. Currently, the average indicator is 74%, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrainian grain bound for Germany was spilled by Polish protesters from the wagons

20.02.2024

Ukrainian grain bound for Germany was spilled by Polish protesters from the wagons

On the morning of February 20th, at the Medyka freight station, Polish protesters opened the hatches of two Ukrainian freight wagons containing grain, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.