Ukraine and Lithuania to start Kyiv-Kaunas rail freight tests
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) said it will launch rail freight transportation tests between Kyiv and Kaunas, in Lithuania. The initiative will start next week and is…
Ukraine can now fund transport projects via CEF
An agreement between the EU Commission and Ukraine allows the second to benefit from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funds. The deal is an important…
Ukraine’s rail boss apologises for delays caused by Biden’s exclusive train
The head of Ukrainian Railways apologised to customers for recent delays on the nation’s railway network. The apology was made to international and domestic customers…
Ukraine: rail freight tariffs will increase by 70%
The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure and Ukrainian Railways decided to increase rail freight tariffs in the country by 70 per cent. The decision has been…
Ukrainian Railways slowed down rail freight exports during the Easter weekend
Ukrainian Railways imposed restrictions on rail freight traffic to Poland and Romania. The decision was in force between 16 and 18 April. Traffic closures due…
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In RailFreight Fridays: the rail impact of the war in Ukraine
Russia has launched several military attacks on Ukraine. In response, the EU has imposed heavy sanctions on Russia. Both will impact traffic on the New…
France-Ukraine locomotive agreement means more than it sounds
France and Ukraine have agreed on the provision of 130 electric locomotives to the Ukrainian Railways. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Ukraine last week and…
Group detained in Ukraine for alleged coal theft from train
Another case of illegal acting against Ukrainian Railways was exposed. A few days ago, a group of thirty people between 16 and 40 years old…
Crypto miners illegally tapped electricity from Ukrainian Railways
A cryptocurrency mining farm was discovered in Odesa that illegally used electricity from Ukrainian Railways. An investigation is launched into how much electricity was drained…
Does Ukraine have the key to more rail freight flows?
Are rail freight possibilities in Ukraine higher than most people expect? The country is frequently conceived as a missing link for European and Eurasian rail…
Tariff increase in Ukraine triggers reverse modal shift
Ukrainian Railways has decided to increase the tariffs for rail freight operations, and the country’s sector reacts. Compared to passenger rail, the disproportionate price increase…
‘Rail in Ukraine is expecting significant changes’
Ukraine finds itself amidst a boom of rail freight-related developments. The country is a well-known transit hub for Eurasian traffic, and its potential has been…