However, it is unlikely that it will come to this soon. According to Valeriy Tkachev, deputy director of the department of transportation technology and commercial work at Ukrzaliznytsya, the company’s priority plans include the development of euro gauge to Lviv. In the future, it is possible to connect with Kiev and Odessa.
“There are no problems with transportation of cargoes by rail to Izmail. This is our territory, so we are maximally in this direction are ready to carry, to increase the volume of transportation”, – specified the representative of UZ.
At the same time, he reminded that when transporting cargoes to Reni, part of the way must be overcome through the territory of Moldova. And there are nuances here. For several years Ukrainian and Moldovan railroaders have been discussing issues of discounts on tariffs for transit transportation. After all, they are 50-70% higher than the Ukrainian ones. A solution was even found, but it could not be realized.
“Probably, laying of euro track from Giurgiulesti to Reni will be a good option when we find a common language with Moldova and there will be some car traffic to Reni. Today it is minimal… Therefore, it is not the right time to invest in this direction in such difficult times. But if the [Ukrainian] economy works better and there are shippers in Reni, we will consider this option,” Valeriy Tkachev emphasized.
