Freight Transportation by Rail in Ukraine Increased by 5% from January to April 2026

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Freight Transportation by Rail in Ukraine Increased by 5% from January to April 2026

In the first four months of 2026, 48 million tons of cargo were transported by rail in Ukraine. This data was released by the State Statistics Service.

This is reported by Finway

Growth in Freight Transportation Volumes

From January to April 2026, the total volume of cargo transported by all modes of transport reached 104.4 million tons, which is 5% higher than the figure for the same period in 2025. The majority of freight transportation was provided by rail.

“In January-April 2026, 104.4 million tons of cargo were transported, which is 5% more than in the same period last year.”

Distribution of Transportation by Modes of Transport

During the specified period, rail transport carried 48 million tons of cargo, while road transport accounted for 45.9 million tons. Thus, rail remains the leading mode of transport for cargo transportation across the country, although road transport also shows significant volume.