Ukrzaliznytsia acquired 28 new passenger cars in 2020 and repaired 1406
In 2020, Ukrzaliznytsia acquired 28 passenger cars for its own funds and 1406 - updated it with various types of repairs.
So, 13 cars underwent major overhaul, first degree overhaul - 439, and at the depot, the railway workers repaired 954 units of rolling stock. In particular, during the overhaul and refurbishment, the cars were completely renewed: new bodies, roof air conditioners, windows, control systems for the electrical equipment of the passenger car were installed, dry closets were being equipped.
Recall that in 2021, the state is investing for the first time in the development of passenger rail transportation, in particular, in the purchase of passenger cars. Also, Ukrzaliznytsia will overhaul 50 passenger cars.
As previously reported, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to provide its own facilities for the repair of cars, locomotives and equipment with a significant volume of orders in 2021.
In 2020, Ukrzaliznytsia also overhauled 4 diesel trains and more than 50 electric train sections, carried out more than 4 thousand routine repairs of suburban trains.