{"id":10866,"date":"2026-02-27T17:19:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=10866"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:19:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:19:34","slug":"vantazhni-perevezennya-dotuyut-pasazhyrski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/economics\/vantazhni-perevezennya-dotuyut-pasazhyrski\/","title":{"rendered":"UZ's freight traffic finances passenger traffic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukrzaliznytsia's freight traffic keeps the passenger segment alive - the industry warns of risks<\/h2>\n

Freight rail transport in Ukraine remains profitable, but in fact finances the loss-making passenger segment. This was stated by Elena Kolesnikova<\/strong>, Chairman of the Industry Council of the Federation of Metallurgists of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

According to her, the freight direction annually generates up to UAH 20 billion of operating profit<\/strong>, However, these funds are systematically used to cover passenger traffic losses.<\/p>\n

Details of the case<\/h3>\n

Kolesnikova noted that the passenger segment is showing a steady increase in losses and can no longer be compensated for by freight traffic without harming the entire system.<\/p>\n

In fact, we are talking about a situation where resources that should be invested in the development of railway logistics are used to close chronic financial gaps.<\/p>\n

Among the areas that are underfunded:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    infrastructure modernisation;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    renewal of traction rolling stock;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    reducing logistics costs for businesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Context.<\/h3>\n

    The practice of cross-subsidisation at Ukrzaliznytsia has existed for years, but amid the war, falling freight base and rising costs, it is becoming increasingly risky.<\/p>\n

    Industry representatives warn that such a model:<\/p>\n

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      reduces the competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      is holding back investment in transport infrastructure;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      is creating a delayed crisis for the entire railway system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Industry experts emphasise the need for structural reform of tariff policy and transparent financing of socially important passenger transportation separately from the freight business.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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