The government is continuing its work on a systematic upgrade of Ukrzaliznytsia’s rolling stock, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced.
“As part of this upgrade, 100 new Ukrainian-made cars are to be delivered—including compartment cars, accessible cars, and new-generation cars with a service life extended by 20 years. The total cost of the project is approximately 6.5 billion UAH. Delivery will take place in phases through May 2028,” Svyrydenko wrote on her Telegram channel.
The first new cars are already carrying passengers as part of the flagship train that Ukrzaliznytsia will launch on Tuesday, April 28.
“Over 150 Ukrainian enterprises, including those near the front lines and relocated ones, are involved in the production, which I had the opportunity to tour last October. This provides jobs for over 10,000 Ukrainians and supports the national economy. The product, manufactured in Ukraine, benefits the domestic economy and logistics—going straight from the factory to the tracks,” the prime minister added.
She noted that the new railcars meet modern comfort standards: they feature improved shelves, air conditioning, changing tables and baby playpens, ramps, and upgraded batteries that allow the temperature to be set in advance before passengers board.
