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'''Yevhen Anatoliiovych Liashchenko''' ({{lang-uk|Євген Анатолійович Лященко}}; born 28 July 1974) is a chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian railways" since 21 March 2023 (since October 2021 – Member of the management board of JSC "[[Ukrainian Railways|Ukrainian railways]]" responsible for corporate functions).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kyivindependent.com/government-tasks-yevhen-liashchenko-to-lead-ukraines-railway-company/|title=Government tasks Yevhen Liashchenko to lead Ukraine’s railway company|date=22 March 2023|website=The Kyiv Independent}}</ref>
'''Yevhen Anatoliiovych Liashchenko''' ({{lang-uk|Євген Анатолійович Лященко}}; born 28 July 1974) is a chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian railways" since 21 March 2023 (since October 2021 – Member of the management board of JSC "[[Ukrainian Railways|Ukrainian railways]]" responsible for corporate functions).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kyivindependent.com/government-tasks-yevhen-liashchenko-to-lead-ukraines-railway-company/|title=Government tasks Yevhen Liashchenko to lead Ukraine’s railway company|date=22 March 2023|website=The Kyiv Independent}}</ref>
[[File:Liashchenko.jpg|thumb]]<ref>https://railmarket.com/news/business/3307-yevhen-liashchenko-new-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-jsc-ukrainian-railways</ref>
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Yevhen Liashchenko graduated from [[National University of Kharkiv]], majoring in "Economic Cybernetics".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forumkyiv.org/en/speakers/yevgen-lyashenko|title=Yevhen Liashchenko &#124; Speakers &#124; Kyiv International Economic Forum|website=forumkyiv.org}}</ref>
Yevhen Liashchenko graduated from [[National University of Kharkiv]], majoring in "Economic Cybernetics".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forumkyiv.org/en/speakers/yevgen-lyashenko|title=Yevhen Liashchenko &#124; Speakers &#124; Kyiv International Economic Forum|website=forumkyiv.org}}</ref><ref>https://uic.org/com/enews/article/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-chairman-of-the-management-board-of-jsc-ukrainian#:~:text=Yevhen%20Liashchenko%20graduated%20from%20Kharkiv,at%20Starlight%20Media%20media%20holding.</ref>
Before joining JSC "Ukrainian railways", he held the position of director of the company "[[Media Group Ukraine]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mind.ua/en/news/20254062-board-member-liashchenko-to-act-as-head-of-ukrzaliznytsia|title=Board member Liashchenko to act as Head of Ukrzaliznytsia|website=Mind.ua}}</ref> and later he was an advisor on strategy and transformation of the media holding "Starlight Media". In addition, Yevhen Liashchenko was an advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine [[Mykhailo Fedorov]] and Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine [[Oleksandr Kubrakov]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.railjournal.com/financial/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-new-ceo-of-ukrainian-railways/|title=Yevhen Liashchenko appointed new CEO of Ukrainian Railways - International Railway Journal|access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
Before joining JSC "Ukrainian railways", he held the position of director of the company "[[Media Group Ukraine]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mind.ua/en/news/20254062-board-member-liashchenko-to-act-as-head-of-ukrzaliznytsia|title=Board member Liashchenko to act as Head of Ukrzaliznytsia|website=Mind.ua}}</ref> and later he was an advisor on strategy and transformation of the media holding "Starlight Media". In addition, Yevhen Liashchenko was an advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine [[Mykhailo Fedorov]] and Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine [[Oleksandr Kubrakov]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.railjournal.com/financial/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-new-ceo-of-ukrainian-railways/|title=Yevhen Liashchenko appointed new CEO of Ukrainian Railways - International Railway Journal|access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
At the beginning of his career, he worked as a management consultant at Commerzbank Consortium; regional sales manager at Coca-Cola HBC; consultant at TNK-BP; financial director at Closed Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investment "Slobozhanska Budivelna Keramika", London & Regional Properties, Corum Group; financial director and executive director at Foreign Invested Enterprise "Papastratos Ukraine".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uic.org/com/enews/article/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-chairman-of-the-management-board-of-jsc-ukrainian|title=Yevhen Liashchenko appointed Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “Ukrainian railways” as of March 23, 2023|first=U. I. C.|last=Communications|date=25 March 2024|website=UIC Communications}}</ref>
At the beginning of his career, he worked as a management consultant at Commerzbank Consortium; regional sales manager at Coca-Cola HBC; consultant at TNK-BP; financial director at Closed Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investment "Slobozhanska Budivelna Keramika", London & Regional Properties, Corum Group; financial director and executive director at Foreign Invested Enterprise "Papastratos Ukraine".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uic.org/com/enews/article/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-chairman-of-the-management-board-of-jsc-ukrainian|title=Yevhen Liashchenko appointed Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “Ukrainian railways” as of March 23, 2023|first=U. I. C.|last=Communications|date=25 March 2024|website=UIC Communications}}</ref>


== Work at JSC "Ukrainian railways" ==
== Work at JSC "Ukrainian railways" ==
In October 2021, Yevhen Liashchenko was included on the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways", where he was responsible for a number of important activity areas of the state company: finance, HR, IT, and legal activity. On 21 March 2023, by order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Yevhen Liashchenko was appointed chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways" for a term of 2 years. The main tasks of Yevhen Liashchenko as the chairman of the largest state company include: restoring railway infrastructure destroyed by military actions and missile strikes, expanding railway connections with EU countries, modernizing rolling stock.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kurier-kolejowy.pl/aktualnosci/43604/pierwszy--po-18-letniej-przerwie-miedzynarodowy-pociag-wyruszyl-ze-lwowa-do-warszawy.html|title=Pierwszy, po 18-letniej przerwie międzynarodowy pociąg wyruszył ze Lwowa do Warszawy|website=kurier-kolejowy.pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://raportkolejowy.pl/ukrzaliznytsia-zamawia-44-wagony-osobowe/|title=Ukrzaliznytsia zamawia 44 wagony osobowe - Raport Kolejowy|first=Michał|last=Ciechowski|date=18 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/laszczenko-europejski-tor-jest-blisko-lwowa-116719.html|title=Laszczenko: Europejski tor jest blisko Lwowa|website=www.rynek-kolejowy.pl}}</ref>
In October 2021, Yevhen Liashchenko was included on the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways", where he was responsible for a number of important activity areas of the state company: finance, HR, IT, and legal activity. On 21 March 2023, by order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Yevhen Liashchenko was appointed chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways" for a term of 2 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kurier-kolejowy.pl/aktualnosci/43604/pierwszy--po-18-letniej-przerwie-miedzynarodowy-pociag-wyruszyl-ze-lwowa-do-warszawy.html|title=Pierwszy, po 18-letniej przerwie międzynarodowy pociąg wyruszył ze Lwowa do Warszawy|website=kurier-kolejowy.pl}}</ref> The main tasks of Yevhen Liashchenko as the chairman of the largest state company include: restoring railway infrastructure destroyed by military actions and missile strikes, expanding railway connections with EU countries<ref>https://kurier-kolejowy.pl/aktualnosci/43604/pierwszy--po-18-letniej-przerwie-miedzynarodowy-pociag-wyruszyl-ze-lwowa-do-warszawy.html</ref>, modernizing rolling stock.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://raportkolejowy.pl/ukrzaliznytsia-zamawia-44-wagony-osobowe/|title=Ukrzaliznytsia zamawia 44 wagony osobowe - Raport Kolejowy|first=Michał|last=Ciechowski|date=18 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/laszczenko-europejski-tor-jest-blisko-lwowa-116719.html|title=Laszczenko: Europejski tor jest blisko Lwowa|website=www.rynek-kolejowy.pl}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/travel/ukraine-railways-still-running-two-years/index.html</ref>


[[File:Yevhen Lashchenko meets the international delegation.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Yevhen Lashchenko meets the international delegation.jpg|thumb]]
On 4 December 2023, the United States, through USAID, and JSC "Ukrainian railways" signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually support the development of a 75-kilometer (47-mile) segment of dual gauge track which will connect Lviv, a planned transportation hub in western Ukraine, to the Trans European Network for Transport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/dec-04-2023-usaid-partners-ukrainian-railways-support-integration-european-rail-network|title=USAID Partners with Ukrainian Railways to Support Integration Into European Rail Network &#124; Press Release|date=4 December 2023|website=U.S. Agency for International Development}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miragenews.com/usaid-ukrainian-railways-partner-for-european-1136573/|title=USAID, Ukrainian Railways Partner for European Network Integration|website=Mirage News}}</ref> The initial results of Yevhen Liashchenko's work as the Chairman of JSC "Ukrainian railways" included the expansion of international railway connections and restoration of cargo transportation volumes (in particular, grain exports). In 2023, new routes to Poland and Austria were opened. It is also planned to establish connection with the Czech Republic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/item/45570-ukraine-ukrzaliznycja-hat-einen-neuen-fahrplan-fuer-2024-vorgestellt.html|title=LOK Report - Ukraine: Ukrzaliznycja hat einen neuen Fahrplan für 2024 vorgestellt|website=www.lok-report.de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jarnvagsnyheter.se/20230918/15221/ukrzaliznytsia-korde-600-000-passagerare-i-internationell-trafik|title=Ukrzaliznytsia körde 600 000 passagerare i internationell trafik|website=www.jarnvagsnyheter.se}}</ref>
On 4 December 2023, the United States, through USAID, and JSC "Ukrainian railways" signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually support the development of a 75-kilometer (47-mile) segment of dual gauge track which will connect Lviv, a planned transportation hub in western Ukraine, to the Trans European Network for Transport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/dec-04-2023-usaid-partners-ukrainian-railways-support-integration-european-rail-network|title=USAID Partners with Ukrainian Railways to Support Integration Into European Rail Network &#124; Press Release|date=4 December 2023|website=U.S. Agency for International Development}}</ref><ref>https://www.issueinsight.org/analyses/nowk42dzlqyr5qgsz66gfhppz92brf</ref> The initial results of Yevhen Liashchenko's work as the Chairman of JSC "Ukrainian railways" included the expansion of international railway connections and restoration of cargo transportation volumes (in particular, grain exports). In 2023, new routes to Poland and Austria were opened. It is also planned to establish connection with the Czech Republic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/item/45570-ukraine-ukrzaliznycja-hat-einen-neuen-fahrplan-fuer-2024-vorgestellt.html|title=LOK Report - Ukraine: Ukrzaliznycja hat einen neuen Fahrplan für 2024 vorgestellt|website=www.lok-report.de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jarnvagsnyheter.se/20230918/15221/ukrzaliznytsia-korde-600-000-passagerare-i-internationell-trafik|title=Ukrzaliznytsia körde 600 000 passagerare i internationell trafik|website=www.jarnvagsnyheter.se}}</ref><ref>https://praguemorning.cz/morning-briefing-thursday-february-8th-2024/</ref>


In January 2024, JSC "Ukrainian Railways" delivered record results in the export of cargo since 24 February 2022. In 2023, 148.4 million tons of cargo were transported by rail in all types of connections.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://enews.com.ng/2023/12/ukrzaliznytsia-debuts-first-of-its-kind-dual-gauge-grain-car-to-boost-exports-to-europe/|title=Ukrzaliznytsia Debuts ‘first Of Its Kind’ Dual-gauge Grain Car To Boost Exports To Europe|date=17 December 2023|access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref><ref>[https://www.surabayapostkota.net/2023/12/18/perusahaan-kereta-api-ukraina-membangun-gerbong-pengangkut-biji-bijian-pertamanya-agar-sesuai-dengan-jalur-eropa-video/ Surabaya Post Kota] {{dead link|date=March 2024}}</ref>
In January 2024, JSC "Ukrainian Railways" delivered record results in the export of cargo since 24 February 2022. In 2023, 148.4 million tons of cargo were transported by rail in all types of connections.<ref>https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/16357-ukrzaliznytsia-reports-record-export-cargo-traffic-in-january-2024?region=ap</ref>
Another significant achievement in the activity of JSC "Ukrainian railways" is the establishment of production of grain wagons capable of operating on both 1520&nbsp;mm (Ukraine) and 1435&nbsp;mm (a significant number of EU countries) gauge tracks.<ref name="auto"/>
Another significant achievement in the activity of JSC "Ukrainian railways" is the establishment of production of grain wagons capable of operating on both 1520&nbsp;mm (Ukraine) and 1435&nbsp;mm (a significant number of EU countries) gauge tracks.<ref name="auto"/<ref>https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/usaid-pomoze-zbudowac-kolejom-ukrainskim-tor-1435-mm-do-lwowa-116268.html</ref><ref>https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/usaid-pomoze-zbudowac-kolejom-ukrainskim-tor-1435-mm-do-lwowa-116268.html</ref>
Yevhen Liashchenko is implementing further changes regarding the modernisation of Ukrainian railways and the reconstruction of the destroyed infrastructure.
Yevhen Liashchenko is implementing further changes regarding the modernisation of Ukrainian railways and the reconstruction of the destroyed infrastructure.<ref>[https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50420811/ukraines-railways-are-still-running-after-two-years-of-war-heres-how Ukraine's railways are still running after two years of war] erienewsnow.com {{dead link|date=March 2024}}</ref>
Indeed, JSC "Ukrainian railways" reports that despite the war it has repaired and renewed 289 kilometers of track in 2023, restored 15 bridges, manufactured 528 new freight rail cars and renovated around 9,000 other rail cars.<ref>https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=206304</ref>
"Normal life goes on and we're shifting our emphasis from short-term emergency help to long-term improvements and modernisation," he says. "Our responsibility is to be a stable partner".<ref>[https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50420811/ukraines-railways-are-still-running-after-two-years-of-war-heres-how Ukraine's railways are still running after two years of war] erienewsnow.com {{dead link|date=March 2024}}</ref>
Indeed, JSC "Ukrainian railways" reports that despite the war it has repaired and renewed 289 kilometers of track in 2023, restored 15 bridges, manufactured 528 new freight rail cars and renovated around 9,000 other rail cars.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/ukraine-railways-still-running-two-years/index.html|title=Ukraine’s railways are still running after two years of war. Here’s how|first=Ben|last=Jones|date=6 February 2024|website=CNN}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/>
Among the unique humanitarian projects of JSC "Ukrainian railways", the launch of the Food Train in collaboration with the Howard Buffett Foundation stands out. The train can operate autonomously for 5–7 days and its equipment allows it to prepare complete full-course meals: soups, cereals, salads, meats, etc. Special thermoboxes installed inside the train make it easy to transport ready-made portioned food containers from the train kitchen to the end consumer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/howard-buffett-foundation-food-train-152300700.html|title=Howard Buffett Foundation’s Food Train makes its maiden trip to frontline on Thanksgiving Day|date=24 November 2023|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>
Among the unique humanitarian projects of JSC "Ukrainian railways", the launch of the Food Train in collaboration with the Howard Buffett Foundation stands out. The train can operate autonomously for 5–7 days and its equipment allows it to prepare complete full-course meals: soups, cereals, salads, meats, etc. Special thermoboxes installed inside the train make it easy to transport ready-made portioned food containers from the train kitchen to the end consumer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/howard-buffett-foundation-food-train-152300700.html|title=Howard Buffett Foundation’s Food Train makes its maiden trip to frontline on Thanksgiving Day|date=24 November 2023|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>



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Yevhen Anatoliiovych Liashchenko (Ukrainian: Євген Анатолійович Лященко; born 28 July 1974) is a chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian railways" since 21 March 2023 (since October 2021 – Member of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian railways" responsible for corporate functions).[1]

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Biography

Yevhen Liashchenko graduated from National University of Kharkiv, majoring in "Economic Cybernetics".[3][4] Before joining JSC "Ukrainian railways", he held the position of director of the company "Media Group Ukraine",[5] and later he was an advisor on strategy and transformation of the media holding "Starlight Media". In addition, Yevhen Liashchenko was an advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov and Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov.[6] At the beginning of his career, he worked as a management consultant at Commerzbank Consortium; regional sales manager at Coca-Cola HBC; consultant at TNK-BP; financial director at Closed Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investment "Slobozhanska Budivelna Keramika", London & Regional Properties, Corum Group; financial director and executive director at Foreign Invested Enterprise "Papastratos Ukraine".[7]

Work at JSC "Ukrainian railways"

In October 2021, Yevhen Liashchenko was included on the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways", where he was responsible for a number of important activity areas of the state company: finance, HR, IT, and legal activity. On 21 March 2023, by order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Yevhen Liashchenko was appointed chairman of the management board of JSC "Ukrainian Railways" for a term of 2 years.[8] The main tasks of Yevhen Liashchenko as the chairman of the largest state company include: restoring railway infrastructure destroyed by military actions and missile strikes, expanding railway connections with EU countries[9], modernizing rolling stock.[10][11][12]

On 4 December 2023, the United States, through USAID, and JSC "Ukrainian railways" signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually support the development of a 75-kilometer (47-mile) segment of dual gauge track which will connect Lviv, a planned transportation hub in western Ukraine, to the Trans European Network for Transport.[13][14] The initial results of Yevhen Liashchenko's work as the Chairman of JSC "Ukrainian railways" included the expansion of international railway connections and restoration of cargo transportation volumes (in particular, grain exports). In 2023, new routes to Poland and Austria were opened. It is also planned to establish connection with the Czech Republic.[15][16][17]

In January 2024, JSC "Ukrainian Railways" delivered record results in the export of cargo since 24 February 2022. In 2023, 148.4 million tons of cargo were transported by rail in all types of connections.[18] Another significant achievement in the activity of JSC "Ukrainian railways" is the establishment of production of grain wagons capable of operating on both 1520 mm (Ukraine) and 1435 mm (a significant number of EU countries) gauge tracks.[19][20] Yevhen Liashchenko is implementing further changes regarding the modernisation of Ukrainian railways and the reconstruction of the destroyed infrastructure.[21] Indeed, JSC "Ukrainian railways" reports that despite the war it has repaired and renewed 289 kilometers of track in 2023, restored 15 bridges, manufactured 528 new freight rail cars and renovated around 9,000 other rail cars.[22] Among the unique humanitarian projects of JSC "Ukrainian railways", the launch of the Food Train in collaboration with the Howard Buffett Foundation stands out. The train can operate autonomously for 5–7 days and its equipment allows it to prepare complete full-course meals: soups, cereals, salads, meats, etc. Special thermoboxes installed inside the train make it easy to transport ready-made portioned food containers from the train kitchen to the end consumer.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Government tasks Yevhen Liashchenko to lead Ukraine's railway company". The Kyiv Independent. 22 March 2023.
  2. ^ https://railmarket.com/news/business/3307-yevhen-liashchenko-new-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-jsc-ukrainian-railways
  3. ^ "Yevhen Liashchenko | Speakers | Kyiv International Economic Forum". forumkyiv.org.
  4. ^ https://uic.org/com/enews/article/yevhen-liashchenko-appointed-chairman-of-the-management-board-of-jsc-ukrainian#:~:text=Yevhen%20Liashchenko%20graduated%20from%20Kharkiv,at%20Starlight%20Media%20media%20holding.
  5. ^ "Board member Liashchenko to act as Head of Ukrzaliznytsia". Mind.ua.
  6. ^ "Yevhen Liashchenko appointed new CEO of Ukrainian Railways - International Railway Journal". Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  7. ^ Communications, U. I. C. (25 March 2024). "Yevhen Liashchenko appointed Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Ukrainian railways" as of March 23, 2023". UIC Communications.
  8. ^ "Pierwszy, po 18-letniej przerwie międzynarodowy pociąg wyruszył ze Lwowa do Warszawy". kurier-kolejowy.pl.
  9. ^ https://kurier-kolejowy.pl/aktualnosci/43604/pierwszy--po-18-letniej-przerwie-miedzynarodowy-pociag-wyruszyl-ze-lwowa-do-warszawy.html
  10. ^ Ciechowski, Michał (18 October 2023). "Ukrzaliznytsia zamawia 44 wagony osobowe - Raport Kolejowy".
  11. ^ "Laszczenko: Europejski tor jest blisko Lwowa". www.rynek-kolejowy.pl.
  12. ^ https://www.cnn.com/travel/ukraine-railways-still-running-two-years/index.html
  13. ^ "USAID Partners with Ukrainian Railways to Support Integration Into European Rail Network | Press Release". U.S. Agency for International Development. 4 December 2023.
  14. ^ https://www.issueinsight.org/analyses/nowk42dzlqyr5qgsz66gfhppz92brf
  15. ^ "LOK Report - Ukraine: Ukrzaliznycja hat einen neuen Fahrplan für 2024 vorgestellt". www.lok-report.de.
  16. ^ "Ukrzaliznytsia körde 600 000 passagerare i internationell trafik". www.jarnvagsnyheter.se.
  17. ^ https://praguemorning.cz/morning-briefing-thursday-february-8th-2024/
  18. ^ https://railmarket.com/news/freight-rail/16357-ukrzaliznytsia-reports-record-export-cargo-traffic-in-january-2024?region=ap
  19. ^ https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/usaid-pomoze-zbudowac-kolejom-ukrainskim-tor-1435-mm-do-lwowa-116268.html
  20. ^ https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/usaid-pomoze-zbudowac-kolejom-ukrainskim-tor-1435-mm-do-lwowa-116268.html
  21. ^ Ukraine's railways are still running after two years of war erienewsnow.com [dead link]
  22. ^ https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=206304
  23. ^ "Howard Buffett Foundation's Food Train makes its maiden trip to frontline on Thanksgiving Day". Yahoo News. 24 November 2023.