Ukrzaliznytsia
Russia attacked the route to the Danube ports: UZ warns of 26 days of waiting
Russia damaged the Bilhorod-Dniester bridge in the Odesa region, which significantly limited Ukraine’s ability to deliver grain to Danube ports.
Obstacles to exports: UCAB calls on UZ and government to reconsider decisions regarding grain carriers
UCAB expressed concern about the intentions of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to effectively completely restrict access of private railcar fleet to 1435 mm bogies from October 1.
The shutdown of Ukrainian ports complicates the increase in salaries of UZ employees
Starting in September 2026, the salary level of railway workers will increase by an average of 15%. UZ emphasizes that the process is complicated by the blockade of ports.
Oil exports by rail increased by 52% in August
In August, 89.3 thousand tons of oil were exported by rail — 52% more than in the same period last year.
Without the maritime corridor, Ukraine could lose up to half of its iron ore exports, — UZ
The cessation of the maritime corridor could lead to a significant reduction in Ukrainian iron ore exports.
Romania has become the main railway route for Ukrainian grain
In August, Romania took first place in terms of the volume of Ukrainian grain received by rail – an average of 44.7 wagons are transferred through border crossings per day.
Ukrzaliznytsia expands grain export routes
UZ is negotiating with neighboring countries to expand transit corridors for Ukrainian grain exports amid Russian attacks on Black Sea ports.
Increasing Ukrzaliznytsia’s tariffs will make grain exports through Constanta unprofitable, say farmers
Farmers have called on the government to postpone the planned increase in Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight tariffs and review approaches to tariff formation.
UZ extended restrictions on grain transportation to ports in the Odesa region
Ukrzaliznytsia has extended and expanded restrictions on the transportation of grain cargo to certain port stations in the Odesa region.
Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing a “plan B” due to the suspension of ship calls to ports
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing a “plan B” for cargo transportation due to the suspension of ships’ calls to the ports of Great Odesa.
