Kalachnyk: 605 locomotives damaged by Russian aggression, Ukraine secures funds for restoration

Rolling stock condition following Russian attacks

According to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development, 605 locomotives have been damaged as a result of Russian aggression. Minister Mykola Kalachnyk noted that a significant portion of these machines is beyond repair, meaning they cannot be returned to service even after undergoing repair work.

Financial support from international institutions

To compensate for losses and partially restore the fleet, the Ukrainian government is developing a comprehensive package of measures. In particular, the process of agreeing on grant financing from the World Bank, amounting to approximately €100 million, is nearing completion. These funds are planned to be used for the purchase of up to 60 used locomotives.

An additional source of resources will be a credit agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for €130 million, which has been redirected to support the operations of Ukrzaliznytsia. Finland has also announced the transfer of another 10 locomotives to Ukraine.

Organisational changes and temporary restrictions

In parallel with securing financing, the government has simplified administrative procedures related to the leasing of locomotives and the procurement of spare parts to accelerate the restoration process.

Due to restrictions on railway connections on certain routes, specifically to Sumy and Lozova, temporary solutions have already been implemented: passengers are being transferred to bus transport.