Mini-series: Western Ukraine as Europe’s new rail hub?

‘Improvement of Ukraine – EU rail infrastructure could facilitate large modal shift’

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As Ukraine is looking to strengthen its connectivity with the European Union, plans are being drawn up for standard gauge rail connections from Lviv to the EU borders. These routes could help make the so-called ‘Green Corridor’ a reality. Ukrainian expert and Lemberger Linien CEO Boris Ganaylyuk tells RailFreight.com about the lines’ potential and obstacles.

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