The Coordination Committee of the European Union’s “Connecting Europe Facility” (CEF) has approved the project for constructing a European standard railway line of 1435 mm between the stations of Sknyliv (Lviv) and Mostyska II (border with Poland).

A total of 76 million euros in grant assistance will be allocated for this project.

This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery – Minister of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine, Oleksii Kubel.

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“The European Union has decided to provide Ukraine with 76 million euros in grant aid for the construction of a European railway line between Lviv and the border with Poland. The project of Ukrzaliznytsia has been approved by the Coordination Committee of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)”, the statement reads.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this will be the first full-fledged section of the future direct railway connection with Europe along the Sknyliv – Mostyska II route, adhering to the 1435 mm gauge standard.

“This is a clear signal that Ukraine is already part of the European transport network, and our integration is not a future prospect; it is happening now. It is a critically important project, especially amid the ongoing war, as it pertains to the country's ability to ensure stability and cooperation with its partners,” emphasized Oleksii Kubel, commenting on the significance of this decision.