In January-August, 2007, Ukraine’s railways transported 336.1 million tonnes of cargo (+9.8%, year-on-year), Ukraine’s State Sttistics Committee reports according to RZD-Partner. Cargo turnover of Ukraine’s railways grew by 10.3%, to 1,717 billion tonne-km.
Odessa railway servicing the majority of Ukraine’s ports increased cargo transportation volume by over 20%, year-on-year. In 2006, it grew only by +4.7%, year-on-year. South-West and Lvov railway increased growth rates by 17.2% and by 7.6% respectively (In 2006, it grew by 14.6% and by 5.5%, respectively). Growth rates of Pridneprovsakya railway fell to +4.6% against +6.1%; Donetsk - +3.7% against +5.9%, Southern - +5% against +11% a year ago.