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France Steps Up to Help Rebuild Ukraine's War-Ravaged Railway System

France Steps Up to Help Rebuild Ukraine's War-Ravaged Railway System
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25 / 04 / 2023

Ukraine and France have signed a memorandum stipulating that France will help rebuild Ukraine's railway system, ruined by the ongoing war.

It reportedly includes assistance in the form of building bridges, supplying rails and locomotives for Ukrainian Railways, and high-speed tram systems in cities, according to a statement by the Infrastructure Ministry.

France may also assist Ukraine in restoring and maintaining air navigation. Ukraine's infrastructure has experienced considerable harm due to the extensive Russian invasion. Regular assaults on railways by Russia and the tactical demolition of roads and bridges on both sides have become regular.

According to the memorandum, France will help Ukraine assess the extent of the damage and work to rebuild transport lines, focusing on less carbon-intensive technologies. Last year, France offered to help Ukraine rebuild three bridges.

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