The Coordination Committee of the European Union's "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF) has approved the construction of a standard European gauge railway of 1435 mm between Sknyliv (Lviv) and Mostyska II (border with Poland).

A total of 76 million euros in grant aid will be allocated for the implementation of this project.

This was announced by Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine.

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"The European Union has decided to provide Ukraine with 76 million euros in grant aid for the construction of a euro-gauge railway between Lviv and the Polish border. The project by Ukrzaliznytsia has been approved by the Coordination Committee of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)," the statement reads.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this will be the first complete section of the future direct railway connection with Europe on the Sknyliv – Mostyska II route with a gauge of 1435 mm.

"This is a clear signal that Ukraine is already part of the European transport network, and our integration is not something that will happen in the future; it is happening now. This is a crucial project, especially in the context of the ongoing war, as it pertains to the country's ability to ensure stability, movement, and interaction with partners," commented Oleksiy Kuleba on the significance of this decision.