Tag: locomotive
Newag and Skinest Ukraine signed a framework agreement for joint modernizing of M62diesel locomotives. Signature took place in Kyiv during an international forum "Polish Business Day".
Germany intends to provide funding for modernization of Ukrainian locomotives. This issue was discussed on 16 November during a visit to the Dnipropetrovsk locomotive plant by a German delegation headed by Hans-Joachim Fuchtel.
Ukrzaliznytsia has placed an order with the Dnipropetrovsk locomotive plant for repair of 85 diesel locomotive sections in 2016.
The Ukrzaliznytsia public joint-stock railway company (PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia) plans to invest about UAH 20 billion in upgrade of rail tracks, railcars, and locomotives in 2016. Minister of Infrastructure Andrii Pyvovarskyi announced this.
The company is interested in entering the Ukrainian market in the area of production of locomotives and trams.
The PJSC Ukrainska Zaliznytsia, which is currently being created, will purchase freight rolling stock.
Lithuanian Railways donated a modernized 2M62K-1163 mainline locomotive to Ukraine. The locomotive is intended for use on the Lvov railway.
The largest tender, which was won by this company, will generate UAH 27.5 million.
Siemens was not interested to organizing joint production in Ukraine
At the same time, according to Chornenky, Siemens is not interested in organizing joint production in Ukraine.
We refuse to buy directly from China and we are inviting them to launch production here with a maximum number of Ukrainian components
Andrii Pyvovarskyi also said that Ukrzaliznytsia would not organize operations exclusively with Skoda and that it was inviting other businesses to cooperate with it.
In addition, according to Kava, UAH 4.1 billion is required for re-equipment of depots.
Russian Railways intends to purchase 30% fewer locomotives this year than it purchased last year
