Ukrainian Railways signs contract with Alstom for 55 electric locomotives

Ukrainian Railways has contracted Alstom for the delivery of 55 Traxx Hauler dual-voltage locomotives following a competitive tender process. The agreement was formalised at a ceremony in Paris attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Bank Group. The procurement is primarily financed through a €300m ($348.6m) loan from the EBRD and an investment grant ...