EU to Provide €76 Million for the Construction of European Gauge Railway to Lviv

The European Commission has approved a list of 94 infrastructure projects in the transport sector that will receive funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program. The total amount of grants is €2.8 billion, and among the selected projects is a Ukrainian one – the modernization of the railway line from the Ukrainian-Polish border to Lviv, which includes the installation of European gauge tracks to the Sknyliv station.

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Ukraine Among Key Participants in EU Transport Renewal

As part of this project, Ukrzaliznytsia will receive €76 million for the implementation of a large-scale modernization that will ensure the continuous movement of trains on European gauge tracks to Lviv. This decision will facilitate the integration of Ukrainian railway infrastructure with the transport system of the European Union, ease cross-border movement, and improve the region’s logistics capabilities.

International Transport Connections Gaining New Momentum

In addition to the Ukrainian project, the EU will finance several other important initiatives aimed at strengthening transport links between Ukraine and Europe. In particular, this includes the modernization of the 143-kilometer railway line Ploiești – Focșani in Romania (€45 million), the upgrade of a 10-kilometer section of Vidrnik – Spišská Nová Ves (€97.3 million), and preparations for the connection of Košice – Čierna nad Tisou in Slovakia (€32.2 million).

The projects will strengthen the Solidarity Routes between the EU and our country and will facilitate Ukraine’s transition to European standard gauge, easing cross-border rail movement and enhancing regional trade.

Overall, 77% of the total funding will be directed specifically towards the development of rail transport. The completion of grant agreements is planned by October 2025.