Strategic development priorities of the european gauge 1 435 mm in Ukraine

Introduction. Rail transport has been and remains the main mode for cargo transportation in Ukraine. At the same time, due to the military aggression against Ukraine, air transport, which was used for most international passenger transportation, has not been available since February 2022. Shipping remains partially closed due to the aggressor's blockade of Ukrainian seaports and canals. This makes it important to ensure the sustainable functioning of alternative land routes to the EU, as well as the organization of cargo and passenger transportation in cooperation with European countries. Problem Statement. Given the different gauge size from most EU neighboring countries, projects aimed at increasing throughput and freight capacity with the European Union by developing a 1 435 mm gauge railway network (Euro gauge) in Ukraine, as well as organizing multimodal terminals at the border and infrastructure for transferring bogies are of particular importance. Purpose. Analysis of initiatives and priorities for the development of the 1 435 mm gauge (European gauge) railway network in Ukraine.