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title: "Ukrzaliznytsia to receive 10 next-generation carriages with extended sleeping berths: what will change for passengers"
description: "Ukrzaliznytsia has signed a contract for 10 next-generation carriages with extended sleeping berths worth 1.09 billion UAH. A record 102 passenger carriages have been contracted in total in 2026."
date: 2026-08-26T16:34:01.000Z
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# Ukrzaliznytsia to receive 10 next-generation carriages with extended sleeping berths: what will change for passengers

![Passengers in a modern UZ train compartment with extended sleeping berths](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/27/ukrzaliznytsya-vagony-novogo-pokoleniya-spalnye-mesta/ukrzaliznytsya-vagony-novogo-pokoleniya-spalnye-mesta-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- Contract for 10 next-generation carriages with Kryukiv Carriage Works worth 1,091,280,000 UAH including VAT, with delivery by the end of 2029
- The enlarged "Gabarit T" will allow sleeping berths to be significantly lengthened; 2 carriages are for passengers in wheelchairs
- A record 102 passenger carriages have been contracted in 2026; 368 units since 2021
- More than 100 Ukrainian supplier companies are involved in production; funding comes from the State Budget

Ukrzaliznytsia has signed a contract with PJSC Kryukiv Carriage Works for the supply of 10 next-generation passenger carriages. The contract value is 1,091,280,000 UAH including VAT, with delivery due by the end of 2029. The key difference between the new carriages and previous series is the enlarged "Gabarit T" (clearance profile), which will allow the sleeping berths to be significantly lengthened and improve passenger comfort on long-distance journeys. Two of the ten units are designed to carry passengers in wheelchairs, expanding the accessibility of rail transport for people with disabilities.

### What is the "Gabarit T" and why does it matter

The "Gabarit T" is the regulatory profile of the free space inside a carriage, defining the maximum dimensions of sleeping berths, the width of aisles, and the layout of interior elements. Moving to a wider "Gabarit T" means that the sleeping berths in the new carriages will be noticeably longer than in existing models. For passengers, this translates into more comfortable accommodation, especially on night and intercity routes lasting more than six hours. Ukrzaliznytsia emphasises that the updated technical parameters offer a range of practical advantages: from more spacious luggage storage to improved ergonomics of the compartments.

### A record 102 carriages in one year

The new contract for 10 carriages is part of a large-scale fleet renewal programme: in total, in 2026 Ukrzaliznytsia contracted a record 102 passenger carriages. Just last month the company signed a separate contract for the supply of 92 Ukrainian-made carriages, and the current deal for 10 next-generation units brought the annual figure to a historic high. The gradual transition to ordering next-generation carriages began in 2025 with a "pilot" batch of five units. All purchases are funded from the State Budget of Ukraine.

### Production and the supplier chain

More than 100 Ukrainian supplier companies will be involved in producing the new carriages. This means that the 1.09-billion-UAH contract is distributed across a wide network of domestic component manufacturers, creating a multiplier effect for the industrial sector. Kryukiv Carriage Works, as the lead enterprise, coordinates assembly and equipment integration, while suppliers handle the manufacture of elements ranging from seats to ventilation and electrical systems.

### Context: war, shortages and systematic replacement

Ukrzaliznytsia explains that replenishing the fleet is critical: ageing carriages are being phased out, and some have been destroyed as a result of enemy attacks on railway infrastructure. Without systematic replacement, the country faces a worsening ticket shortage and the loss of rail connectivity for millions of passengers. Since 2021, under the state programme, Ukrzaliznytsia has contracted 368 passenger carriages. Regular updates make it possible to keep the country's logistics running in wartime conditions, when infrastructure is constantly under threat.

### Digitalisation and passenger services

In parallel with renewing the carriage fleet, the company is expanding its digital services. The company's official app has been installed by 7 million Ukrainians, and more than 70% of all travel documents are purchased through this online service. Stations across the country offer free Wi-Fi, lounge zones and rest rooms, 24-hour zones for military personnel, and dedicated rooms for mothers with children. In Kharkiv, a unique special lounge, the "Kharkiv Reading Room," was opened. In addition, extra carriages have been added to international routes to improve passenger comfort during prolonged border stops, which is especially relevant for families with young children.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Sleeping berths to get longer: Ukrzaliznytsia to receive new-style carriages](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrzaliznitsya-otrimae-vagoni-novogo-zrazka-1787757169.html) - Подтверждает факт удлинённых спальных мест и новый габарит
- [Ukrzaliznytsia has ordered a record number of new carriages: what they will be like](https://delo.ua/ru/news/ukrzaliznycya-zakazala-rekordnoe-kolicestvo-novyx-vagonov-kakimi-oni-budut-471339/) - Подтверждает рекордные 102 вагона и характеристики нового поколения
- [Ukrzaliznytsia signed a contract with PJSC Kryukiv Carriage Works for the supply of 10 ...](https://ru.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1195974.html) - Подтверждает сумму контракта 1 091 280 000 грн, сроки до конца 2029, 2 вагона для кресельных пассажиров
- [UZ to receive another 92 new passenger carriages of Ukrainian production](https://ukranews.com/news/1164379-uz-poluchit-eshhyo-92-novyh-passazhirskih-vagona-ukrainskogo-proizvodstva) - Подтверждает контракт на 92 вагона, подписанный в прошлом месяце, как часть годового объёма 102

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: What is the "Gabarit T" and how does it affect sleeping berths?
**A:** The "Gabarit T" is the regulatory profile of the free space inside a carriage. A wider "Gabarit T" in the new carriages allows sleeping berths to be made significantly longer, improving comfort on long-distance journeys.

### Q: How many next-generation carriages has Ukrzaliznytsia ordered in 2026?
**A:** In total, a record 102 passenger carriages have been contracted in 2026: 92 under a contract signed last month, and 10 next-generation units under the current contract with Kryukiv Carriage Works.

### Q: When will passengers be able to use the new carriages?
**A:** The delivery deadline under the current contract is by the end of 2029. The gradual transition to next-generation carriages began in 2025 with a "pilot" batch of five units.

### Q: Who is funding the purchase of the new carriages?
**A:** All purchases are made with funds from the State Budget of Ukraine under the state carriage fleet renewal programme, which has been in effect since 2021.

### Q: Are there facilities in the new carriages for passengers with disabilities?
**A:** Yes, two of the ten next-generation carriages are designed to carry passengers in wheelchairs.