22 September 2025 Europe

International: Ukraine Opens Its First Railway Line With European Track Width Standard, Boosting the Country’s Integration With the European Union

Joint stock company JSC Ukrainian Railways inaugurated the 22 km, 1,435 mm gauge line between Uzhhorod and Chop in western Ukraine, connecting directly to EU countries. The project was financed by a grant from the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility and a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), guaranteed under the Ukraine Facility. The new line is expected to enhance both passenger and freight services by reducing journey times and avoiding train changes, improving direct

This content is for Premium Subscribers only. To view this content, login below or subscribe as a Premium Subscriber.

Premium Content

Related News Articles