The rail cooperation between Ukraine and the Baltic countries “is a rather complex and long-term project”, said Evgeny Lyashchenko, Chairman of the Board of Ukrainian Railways (UZ). One of the fundamental points, he said, is...Read more
Railways in Poland experienced signalling disruptions over the past weekend, which impacted over 20 trains, with freight traffic being paused for precaution. Currently, the Polish rail authorities are investigating the causes behind these malfunctions, claiming...Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is turning Kiyv’s relationship with its neighbouring European countries into a rollercoaster. One of the most evident examples is Poland. Over the past few days, the country asked to extend...Read more
Rail freight along a somehow tricky border-crossing line between Moldova and Ukraine might see its volumes increase. The Ukrainian Parliament recently decided to simplify customs procedures on the Giurgiulesti (MLD) – Reni (UKR) – Etulia...Read more
The Estonian national rail freight company Operail has transported 1,1 million tons of goods during the first half of 2023. This is the second consecutive year the company has lost significant volumes in the first...Read more
A considerable amount of EU funds previously destined for Russia and Belarus will now be allocated to Ukraine and Moldova, decided the EU Commission. Specifically, 135 million euros from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation...Read more
Ukrainian farmers are facing several difficulties currently as the summer harvest season approaches. Regarding exports, solutions through the Danube are producing the best results so far, while alternative routes via the Baltics or Croatia are...Read more
While proposals, some feasible, others not, for Ukrainian grain export alternatives fall like rain, the EU seems the only one able to provide a successful solution to the challenge. “Exporting Ukrainian grain via the Baltics...Read more
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has shown resilience by launching the production of many rail components which became unavailable. Now, it seems that the company is ready to...Read more
Ukrainian grain exports are currently running smoothly also via rail. Congestion is at normal levels; however, in two-three weeks, the new peak export season will be here after the summer harvest. Ukraine’s options for transporting...Read more
The French government will loan 37,6 million euros to Ukraine for the supply of rail tracks to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, significantly damaged since the Russian invasion. This, according to Ukrainian Railways (UZ), is the...Read more
The EU is under pressure since funds to support Ukrainian grain exports via rail seem scarce. Attacks on Ukrainian Danube ports make the situation very complex and put more pressure on the rail to undertake...Read more
Several countries attempt to get into the game of exporting Ukrainian grain after Russia withdrew from the Grain Deal. Lithuanian Ministers sent a joint letter to the EU Commission requesting assistance in establishing a rail...Read more
analysisIntegrating Ukraine into the European rail network in an efficient manner became quite a relevant topic since the war has started. However, as a study recently published by the European Investment Bank and the European...Read more
INTERVIEWAfter a couple of rough years, LTG Cargo is gradually getting out of the storm and sailing in calmer waters. The Lithuanian company sees its new services gaining traction and stabilising in the market. For...Read more
One of the main issues with rail freight between Ukraine and the rest of Europe is the difference in gauge. A similar issue occurs on the other side of the continent, with Spain and Portugal...Read more
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), Poland’s major transport infrastructure project, can play a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and its path towards integration with the European Union. CPK’s commitment to Ukraine’s recovery was recently...Read more
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is setting up Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland to establish a presence in the European market. The new company will provide rail freight services suitable for both the standard (1435mm) and wide (1520mm)...Read more
Moldovan Railways are ready to kickstart a line reconstruction project worth 71 million euros. It concerns the reconstruction of the Balti-Valcinet-Ungheni and Chisinau-Cainari railway sections, both important for cargo flows from Ukraine. The state-owned company...Read more
Ukrzaliznytsia and the security service of Ukraine (SBU) prevented an attack on the railways in the Dnipropetrovsk region and detained one person, now facing life imprisonment. According to the railway company, the accused individual attempted...Read more
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian rail workers have played a key role in ensuring stable cargo flows and safe ways out of the country. This, as it...Read more