Ukraine has almost exhausted its reserves of reserve locomotives
The Cabinet of Ministers allowed Ukrzaliznytsia to purchase without tenders until March 2027
Quick Look
- Ukraine has almost exhausted its reserves of reserve locomotives, and negotiations are underway with the EU on supplies.
- The Cabinet of Ministers allowed Ukrzaliznytsia to purchase old locomotives and spare parts without tenders until March 2027.
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Why It Matters
Ukraine is facing depletion of its rolling stock reserves amid the current crises.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Ukraine has almost exhausted its reserves of reserve locomotives, said Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotsky.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allowed Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) to purchase old locomotives and spare parts for them without tender procedures until March 2027.
MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky said that the country has almost exhausted its reserves of reserve locomotives, the Financial Times reports.
“Vysotsky stated that they are almost out of reserve locomotives,” the report says.
As noted, the minister is negotiating with European allies on the supply of new rolling stock.
On September 29, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allowed the Ukrainian Railways company (Ukrzaliznytsia) to purchase old locomotives and spare parts for them without tender procedures until March 2027.
Open Questions
- What exact volumes of locomotives are planned to be purchased from the EU?
- When will deliveries from Europe begin?
