News / EC switches €135m rail support funds from Russia to Ukraine

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EC plans to shift funding for Belarussian and Russian rail freight to Ukraine and Moldova will only have the desired effect if sent instantly as a lump sum, a consultant told The Loadstar.

The funding switch was announced late last week and means some €135m from the Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation instrument rerouted to facilitate cross-border links between Ukraine and its EU neighbours.

Commissioner for cohesion and reforms Elisa Ferreira said: “The decision to cancel ...