In 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia JSC will transport 175 million tons of goods, which is 15% higher compared to last year’s results.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrzaliznytsia JSC Commercial Department Deputy Director Valerii Tkachov on the sidelines of the VI International Conference “Production, Operation and Maintenance of Rolling Stock”.
“We will radically increase our previous freight traffic volumes target. Last year we transported about 151 million tons. This year our freight traffic volumes will range from 165 million tons to 175 million tons. This will be much more than we predicted,” Tkachov said.
Last year Ukrzaliznytsia JSC was planning to transport 147 million tons and generate UAH 7 billion in net profit.
According to Tkachov, even though the total gross income in 2024 will increase, it is too early to provide the exact data, as it is necessary to take into account revenues from the use of railway cars, transportation tariff rates and ancillary services.
In January-September, a total of 131.88 million tons of goods were transported by rail, up by 23.3% YoY. This is a record-breaking result since martial law was introduced.
Tkachov explained that freight traffic volumes had increased thanks to grain and ore shipments. In September, export shipments consisted mainly of iron and manganese ore (2.36 million tons, 38.2% of the total exports), as well as grain (2.29 million tons, 37%) and ferrous metals (0.494 million tons, 8%).
Even though freight traffic volumes are expected to increase by 20 million tons, the cargo base is decreasing. In particular, up to 320 million tons of goods used to be transported by rail prior to the full-scale war. Over the past two years, this indicator has dropped to 156 million tons. (Ukrinform)