JSC Ukrzaliznytsia and Pesa Bydgoszcz S.A. (Poland) have discussed a cooperation program for the restoration of Polish-made diesel trains.
According to the press service of the company, with reference to acting chairman of the board of Ukrzaliznytsia Ivan Yuryk, following the results of his meeting with the president and management of Pesa Bydgoszcz S.A. on April 22, Ukrzaliznytsia also invited Polish colleagues to cooperate within the City Express project.
According to Yuryk, currently only four of the 14 Pesa rail buses operated by Ukrzaliznytsia are in working order.
“Some of these trains are used on the route of the Boryspil express. Therefore, it is important for us to prepare them qualitatively and in advance for the expected revival of passenger traffic, after the renewal of international air traffic volumes,” the expert noted.
The parties agreed that Ukrzaliznytsia, together with the manufacturing plant, will conduct a detailed technical assessment of the condition of the rolling stock and develop the best repair program.
In addition, as noted, a preliminary agreement was reached within the direct cooperation of Pesa on training Ukrainian train maintenance specialists.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the Polish manufacturer showed interest in Ukrzaliznytsia’s plans to renew its locomotive fleet and, subject to long-term funding programs, passenger trains for interregional transportation. Ukrzaliznytsia will provide its colleagues with the necessary technical requirements and will conduct joint consultations to develop the projects.
