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Ukrzaliznytsia
Ukrzaliznytsia
Ukrzaliznytsia, also known as Ukrainian Railways, is Ukraine's state-owned joint-stock company administering railway infrastructure and rail transport.
Roles and functions
In 2022, Ukrzaliznytsia helped evacuate four million people, including one million children, illustrating its role in moving civilians during Russia's full-scale invasion.
How it works
Ukrzaliznytsia developed the Food Train as an autonomous kitchen on wheels to deliver food to Ukrainian regions with infrastructure damaged by Russian military aggression. Its design includes a generator car that allows independent operation for five to seven days.
History and changes
In 2015, Ukrainian Railways became a state-owned public joint-stock company through the merger of a state agency and a state-owned enterprise.
Scope and limitations
Ukrzaliznytsia's transport activities encompass both passenger journeys and freight movement, rather than passenger services alone.
Background and related concepts
During the 2022 invasion, rail became a route for grain exports to the rest of Europe after some Black Sea ports became unavailable for that trade.
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