First 15 contract-manufactured wagons are expected to hit the rails by late 2027
A full-scale model of a next-generation train compartment has been installed at Kyiv South Railway Station. Passengers can preview the updated interior designed to serve on national routes for the next 50 years. This was reported by Delo.ua citing Ukrzaliznytsia, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
In May 2026, the national rail operator announced a strategic shift toward ordering next-generation passenger carriages. Currently, the production of 15 such wagons has been contracted for 2025–2026. The first batch of new rolling stock is scheduled to enter service by the end of 2027.
Interior and Dimension Upgrades
The revised compartment layout includes several design modifications aimed at improving travel comfort. The berth length has been extended to 2.2 meters, while the upper bunk features an updated ergonomic design with an added ‘dynamic’ table.
Designers have also allocated more space for outerwear and footwear storage. The dining area now includes an extended table with rounded safety edges, alongside a modernized interior lighting system.
Passenger Fleet Modernization
The real-size layout was placed at the station to collect passenger feedback prior to launching full-scale manufacturing. Fleet renovation continues alongside the deployment of new technological solutions.
In October, the passenger fleet received six new Ukrainian-manufactured carriages. These units are fitted with high-capacity battery systems to keep essential services operating during power outages.
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