Construction of the second European standard railway line in Ukraine has started, which will connect the Polish border with the Sknyliv station near Lviv. This was announced on November 7 by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction - Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Kubela. The project’s start was reported by Visit Ukraine.
European railway line 80 kilometers long
The construction of the new line is taking place in cooperation with the European Commission for Transport. Along with Kubela, the director of the transport directorate of the European Commission, Magda Kopiczynska, participated in the opening ceremony. This is already the second such project in Ukraine - the first European railway line was launched in September, connecting Chop with Uzhgorod.
The new line will stretch for 80 km and will be part of the European transport network TEN-T, providing direct communication between Lviv and Poland.
Main parameters of the project:
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financing - 73.5 million euros in grants from the European Commission;
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total cost - about 190 million euros;
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completion deadline - by the end of 2027.
European railway line as part of Europe's security belt
According to Oleksiy Kubela, the construction of the European railway line has not only transport but also strategic significance:
«Such projects are part of the security not only of Ukraine but also of the European Union. Every euro invested in Ukraine's transport system is a contribution to the stability and protection of the EU borders.»
The official stressed that expanding railway infrastructure will facilitate Ukraine's faster integration into the European transport space, increase freight and passenger flows, and strengthen logistics ties with EU countries.
After construction is completed, European standard trains will be able to operate directly between Lviv and Polish cities without transfers, significantly reducing travel time and simplifying cross-border communication.