Ukrainian Railways launch new westbound services, while EU scrambles to fund grain exports

The EU is under pressure since funds to support Ukrainian grain exports via rail seem scarce. Attacks on Ukrainian Danube ports make the situation very complex and put more pressure on the rail to undertake the export task. Rail services, however, are significantly more expensive than sea transport, and Ukrainian exporters are already struggling and asking the EU for financial support. This happens while Ukrainian Railways are starting their first westbound services to Poland with the help of their new subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland.