PKP LHS transports record freight volume between Poland and Ukraine

PKP LHS reports that it has transported a record freight volume between Poland and Ukraine in the first quarter of 2024. During this period, it transported 2,9 million tonnes of cargo between the two countries. This is 152,000 tonnes more than the same period last year. PKP LHS operates on the broad-gauge railway that connects…

PKP LHS transports record freight volume between Poland and Ukraine

PKP LHS reports that it has transported a record freight volume between Poland and Ukraine in the first quarter of 2024. During this period, it transported 2,9 million tonnes of cargo between the two countries. This is 152,000 tonnes more than the same period last year. PKP LHS operates on the broad-gauge railway that connects…

US bank provides Ukrainian Railways $156 mln for rolling stock update

As Ukrainian Railways has been trying to complete the purchase of new rolling stock, the US Export-Import Bank extends an aiding hand. The bank is providing a 156 million dollar loan over a period of 15 years to finalise a purchase deal. The loan puts Ukrainian Railways in a position to buy 40 new diesel…

US bank provides Ukrainian Railways $156 mln for rolling stock update

As Ukrainian Railways has been trying to complete the purchase of new rolling stock, the US Export-Import Bank extends an aiding hand. The bank is providing a 156 million dollar loan over a period of 15 years to finalise a purchase deal. The loan puts Ukrainian Railways in a position to buy 40 new diesel…

Ukrainian Railways is planning to launch 18 new European routes

Ukrainian Railways is planning to launch 18 new routes to European countries. Additionally, the company will seek to restore and build new multimodal container terminals throughout Ukraine. The company’s board chairman, Yevhen Lyashchenko, made the announcement during a briefing in early April. Ukrainian Railways will present the routes in September 2024. Lyashchenko states that the…

The ball is in Poland’s court for new broad gauge line with Ukraine

It is up to the Polish parliament to enable investments for a 1,520 mm gauge line with Ukraine. If the legislature passes a required resolution, it could pave the (rail)way for such a line. The line would help boost Ukrainian grain exports and potentially be profitable for Poland. The Polish legislature has the opportunity to…